Cookie Policy
What exactly is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or other device by websites that you visit. This page explains the cookies we use, what we use them for, and allows you to turn them on or off. (Some cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.) We also explain below which other companies use cookies on our website, what they use them for, and allow you to turn those companies’ cookies on or off.
Our website uses cookies to make it easier to use, to support the provision of information and functionality to you, and to provide us with data about how the website is used, so we can keep it as up-to-date, relevant, and error-free as possible. We also use cookies to help ensure that our online adverts reflect the interests of web users. Further details about the types of cookies used on our website are provided in the box below.
In addition to the options provided below, you can choose to restrict or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more information about how to do this and about cookies in general, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu. However, please note that restricting or blocking cookies set on our website may impact the website’s functionality or performance or prevent you from using certain services provided through the site.
Please note that third parties (including advertising networks and providers of external services like website analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control, although we may receive services from these third parties (for example, for targeted advertising and website analytics). These cookies are likely to be performance or targeting cookies (as described below). If you change your cookie preferences via our website, this may require the deletion of cookies. However, we cannot delete third-party cookies. The only way to ensure all cookies are removed from your computer is to use the cookie management tool within your browser.
How to manage cookies
All internet browsers allow you to manage the cookies stored on your computer. You can set your browser to enable cookies, notify you of cookie placement requests, or decline cookies altogether. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may experience reduced functionality on this site. You can also delete files that contain cookies, although the process for doing this depends on the browser you are using:
Please follow the instructions below, from the web browser directly, to configure your browser settings*.
Google Chrome – Manage your cookies and site data.
Mozilla Firefox – Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences.
Internet Explorer – How to manage cookies in Internet Explorer.
Safari – Clear cookies in Safari on Mac
*These links are to third-party sites, over which we have no control – no liability can be claimed if they are inaccurate.
How we use cookies
Below are the types of cookies used on this website and their purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies:
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytical cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indicators of the website, helping us deliver a better user experience for visitors. These cookies provide insights into how people use our website, including which pages visitors access most often and which features they utilise. We use this information to improve our website and enhance the overall user experience.
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. They collect information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic sources, and other relevant data. This enables us to make informed decisions about how to optimise our website and tailor it to user preferences.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make, such as your username, login details, language preferences, and any customisations you apply to pages on our website during your visit. These cookies ensure that your preferences are retained, helping to personalise your experience and making future visits smoother and more convenient.