Our website uses a number of different cookies. Here we explain the different types of cookies we use and why.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files placed and stored on your computer, mobile or other device by websites you visit or sometimes by emails. They provide useful information to companies, which helps in all sorts of ways. For you, it means you can use our site more efficiently and save time by not having to re-enter your details upon each visit. Cookies also make sure you receive the most relevant information from us. For further information on the use of cookies you can visit www.aboutcookies.org
There are two main categories of cookies:
- Persistent cookies – These cookies stay on your computer until they are removed manually or automatically.
- Session cookies – These cookies remain on your computer until you close your browser when they are then automatically deleted.
Cookies we use and why we use them
Essential cookies
Performance cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website, and observe how visitors move around the site. This helps us to improve the way our website works by enabling us to tailor our site to the way visitors uses it. The information we collect from performance cookies is aggregated, meaning we cannot identify you while using them.
Your right to refuse cookies and what happens if you refuse them
You can disable cookies by activating the relevant settings on your browser. However, if you do so you may not be able to access all the information on our sites. If you continue using our sites, and do not change your browser settings, we will assume that you approve of us using cookies as described above.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie’ icon.
You can then adjust the available sliders to ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then clicking ‘Save and close’. You may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect.