Cookies

A cookie is a small file that asks permission to be placed on your device. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies: these cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set up in response to actions made by you which may amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personalised information.

Performance cookies: We use performance cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic sources so we can improve our website in order to tailor it to audience needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. All information these cookies collect is anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited the website, and so will not be able to monitor its performance.

Targeting cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising on those other sites.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.