Cookie Policy

Last updated 25/10/2019

Introduction

By accessing and using our website or other services, you are agreeing to the terms of this policy. Please do read this cookie policy carefully so you know what we are doing with your information.

We may update this cookie policy from time to time and will post any changes here, so it’s a good idea to come back occasionally and read through it again.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files of letters and numbers. These files are either stored in the memory of your computer or other device such as a mobile phone or tablet (generally known as session cookies) or are placed on the hard drive of your device (generally known as persistent cookies).

Cookies are created when you visit a website or other service that uses cookies. They are commonly used to help the user’s browsing experience and to provide more information about the user’s experience and interests. For more details about cookies, and how to delete and disable them, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org and see our section on turning cookies off below.

How do we use cookies?

Our website and services use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide increased functionality. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our website and services.

Unless you have adjusted your browser settings (where possible) to refuse cookies, our systems will issue cookies as soon as you visit our website. If you have switched off cookies then some of the functionality of our services may not be available to you.

The cookies that we use on our website only collect anonymous information to optimise our services, and do not collect personal information.

What cookies are on our website?

The cookies on our website generally fall into the following category: analytical cookies.

Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website, to see how visitors move around the website, and to record which content viewers are interested in. This helps us determine how frequently particular pages are visited and which areas of our website are most popular, so we can make sure users are finding the information they are looking for.

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics tool provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website and compile reports on website activity. You may opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How do I turn cookies off or delete them?

Find out more about cookies, including how to disable, enable and delete them, at www.aboutcookies.org. You can block most cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, or you may experience reduced functionality.