Cookie Policy

INTRODUCTION


We use cookies on our website and as part of our related services, and receive information collected through cookies. This cookie policy explains how we use cookies and how you can opt out of them.

 

By continuing to use our Website and related services, you indicate your agreement for us to use the cookies described below.

 

WHAT ARE COOKIES


Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your browsing device, e.g. a computer or smartphone, when you visit a website. Cookies can be recognised by the website that downloaded them, or by other websites that use the same cookies. This helps a website know if the browsing device has visited that or another website before.

 

Cookies can be used to collect information relating to your use of a website or your device, let you navigate between pages effectively, help to remember your preferences and generally improve your browsing experience. Cookies can also help ensure advertising you see online is more relevant to you and your interests.

 

Cookies can be session or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and only stay on your browser until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or are deleted.

 

The cookies used on our Website may be first party cookies (i.e. set by us) or third party cookies (i.e. cookies set on our website by a person other than us). The third party companies that place cookies on our Website will have their own privacy policies.

 

WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE


The types of cookies used by us are essential for the full functionality of our website and related services. They enable you to navigate around our Website and services and use their features e.g. accessing secure areas and enabling services that you have asked to receive. If you opt out of these cookies, you may not be able to access all the functions of our Website and some services that you have asked to receive.

 

GOOGLE COOKIES


We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitors to our Website. Google Analytics collects information related to your device, browser, IP address, network location, and website activities to measure and report statistics about your interactions on our website. We use this information to help us manage the performance and design of our website and to improve our website.

 

For further information on how Google uses your personal information when you use our website and how to opt out of Google’s use of cookies, see https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

 

CONTROL OR OPT OUT OF COOKIES


You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our Website and attempt to use our services, you may not be able to access certain parts of our Website or services, and some functionalities may not work.

 

You can find out more information about how to change your browser cookie settings at a website like http://www.aboutcookies.org.uk.

 

THIRD PARTY WEBSITE LINKS


If you follow a link on our Website to another website, the owner of that website will have its own cookies and privacy policy. We encourage you to review that website’s cookie and privacy policy before you visit that website.