What’s a cookie
This cookie policy is part of our Privacy notice and covers our use of cookies and similar technologies between your device and our website. We have set out a cookie list below.
A cookie is a small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website via your web browser. Cookies record things like your preferences and settings, which help us give you the information for the best possible experience of our website. We may also use cookies to track how you use our services and find out how we can make them more effective.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others help us understand how the website is used or improve your experience. Some cookies are removed as soon as you leave our website, these are temporary cookies also called temporary cookies. Other cookies are ‘persistent’ and enable us to recognise you when you make return visits and they expire after a set period of time, unless you decide to delete them before the expiry date. For more details of the types of cookies that we use and how we use them, please see the section, ‘Types of cookies we use’. Cookies on our website may be set by us, third parties that we work with.
We may add, remove or update the cookie we use, and update this policy accordingly. If there is a significant change to this policy, we will communicate this to you.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as login, accepting our terms, page navigation, security, and access to certain areas of the website. These cookies do not require your consent and for that reason you can’t opt out of them.
Performance cookies
These cookies are used to make our website services even better. The information collected tracks how you use our website during your visit. It helps us understand visitor patterns, identify issue and errors you may encounter and make strategic decisions to improve the website experience. You can opt out of the use of these cookies, following the instructions; ‘how to opt out’.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve the performance and usability of our website. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Functional cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features. These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
Advertisement cookies
These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertising. These cookies will only be used where you have given your consent.
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