Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of information sent by a web server to a web browser which allows the server to uniquely identify the browser on each page. Other tracking technologies are also used which are similar to cookies. This can include pixel tags and tracking URLs. All these technologies are together referred to in this Policy as “Cookies”.
How do we use Cookies?
The types of Cookies that we use on our website, and the purposes for which they are used, are set out below:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, any services on our website you wish to access cannot be provided.
Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you and other visitors use our site, for instance which pages you go to most often, and if you get error messages from web pages.
We use data from these cookies to help test designs and to ensure a consistent look and feel is maintained on your visit to the website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated. It is only used to improve how a website works.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), to anonymously track website usage and activity. Google Analytics uses cookies (text files placed on your computer) to analyse how users use the site.
The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. IP anonymisation is enabled on this website, meaning the last octet of your IP address is truncated within EU/EEA member states.
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, this may affect website functionality.
You can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by installing the browser plug-in available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Further information about Google Analytics terms and privacy:
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our site to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
They may also remember changes to text size, fonts, or other customisable elements and may support services such as video playback or live chat. The information collected may be anonymised and does not track browsing activity across other websites.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are only placed with your consent.
Consent is tracked using a technical cookie. If you delete your cookies, you may see the cookie banner again.
These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission and may share information with advertisers.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies allow you to share content from our site on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. These cookies are not within our control. Please refer to the respective social media privacy policies for details.
Pixel Tags
Also known as clear GIFs or web beacons, these are invisible tags placed on certain pages of our site. They generate a generic notice of a visit and usually work in conjunction with cookies.
If cookies are disabled, the pixel tag will detect only an anonymous website visit.
Tracking URLs
Tracking URLs are used to determine from which referring website our website was accessed.
Managing Cookies
If you do not want to allow Cookies at all, or only wish to allow certain types, please adjust your browser settings. You may also withdraw your consent at any time and delete cookies already stored on your device.
Please note that deleting or disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain areas or features of our site.
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