We use a system of classifying the different types of cookies which we use on the
Website, or which may be used by third parties through our websites. The
classification was developed by the International Chamber of Commerce UK and
explains more about which cookies we use, why we use them, and the functionality
you will lose if you decide you don’t want to have them on your device.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded
to your personal computer, mobile or other device when you visit a website. 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.
How long are cookies stored for?
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Persistent cookies – these cookies remain on a user’s device for the period specified
in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the website that
created that particular cookie.
Session cookies – these cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user
during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser
window and finishes when they close the browser window. Session cookies are
created temporarily. Once you close the browser, all session cookies are deleted.
Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently,
remembering your preferences, and generally improve the user experience.
You can find more information about cookies at http://www.allaboutcookies.org
Cookies used on the Website
A list of all the cookies used on the Website by category is set out below.
Strictly necessary cookies These cookies enable services you have specifically
asked for. These cookies are essential to enable you to move around the Website
and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Website.
Performance cookies These cookies collect anonymous information on the pages
visited. By using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies
on your device.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the 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 the Website works.
Functionality cookies
These cookies remember the choices you make to improve your experience. By
using the Website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your
device.
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. 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.
Third-party cookies These cookies allow third parties to track the success of their
application or customise the application for you. Because of how cookies work we
cannot access these cookies, nor can the third parties access the data in cookies
used on our site.
For example, if you choose to ‘share’ content through Twitter or other social
networks you might be sent cookies from these websites. We don’t control the
setting of these cookies, so please check those websites for more information about
their cookies and how to manage them.