general

Depending on your web browser settings, cookies will normally be set when you visit our website, but if you wish to restrict, block or delete any cookies, this can be done by amending your internet browser settings - your browser 'Help' function should tell you how to do this. Please note that disabling cookies may result in some parts of our site not working correctly

In addition to stating our policy, this page explains what cookies are, which types of cookies we place on your computer, and how they are used

policy

Our website creates only 'strictly necessary' cookies that are essential to remember your selections and information as you navigate around the site

We do not place performance, functionality, targeting, tracking, advertising or analytics cookies on your device, nor do we permit third parties to do so

what is a cookie?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website - they are neither a virus nor spyware. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user's device. You can find more information about cookies at www.aboutcookies.org, www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu

Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improve the user experience. They can also help to ensure that adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests

Cookies used on websites can be categorised based on the categories found in the ICC UK Cookie guide. The types of cookies used on this website by category is set out below

category 1: strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like contact forms, shopping carts or e-billing, cannot be provided

Category 1 Cookies ARE used on this site

category 2: performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works

Category 2 Cookies are NOT used on this site

category 3: functionality cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites

Category 3 Cookies are NOT used on this site

category 4: targeting cookies or advertising cookies

These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation

Category 4 Cookies are NOT used on this site

how to contact us

Should you have other questions or concerns about this notice, please us in the first instance