This cookie policy explains what cookies are, the different types of cookies, how we use them and how you can control your cookies.
By continuing to use our site you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes described in this policy.
What are Cookies
Most websites use cookies to improve your online experience - and we are no different. Essentially cookies are tiny text files stored in your browser or on your hard drive that allow us to track, save and store information about your interactions and use of the website and enable us to differentiate between you and all our other visitors. This section describes what information we gather, how we use that information and why we sometimes need to store these cookies.
Disabling Cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the security settings on your browser. However as disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site it is recommended that you leave on all cookies. If you are not sure whether you need them it is safer to leave them on in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Session Cookies
These cookies are only stored on your device (which may be a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone) during a single visit to the site (called a 'browser session'). They do not do anything unless you are actively browsing and they are deleted as soon as you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device until they are set to expire or you choose to delete them from your browser cache. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them. For example a persistent cookie lets us remember you when you return, helps us analyse your behaviour while you are on the site and helps us to identify any problems.
For more general information on cookies see the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.
Third Party Cookies
In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you may encounter during the use of this website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the internet for helping website owners to better understand how you use the website and discover ways in which we can improve your experience.
These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages you visit but it will not store, save or collect any personal information.
We also use Google Analytics Demographics (see more details here) and Interest reports (see more details here).
If you would prefer to prevent Google Analytics collecting data in this way Google have developed an opt-out browser add-on (see more details here). You can also learn more about the opt-out and how to properly install the add-on browser here.
To find out more about Google Analytics cookies see the official Google Analytics page.
Sharing with social networks
If you use buttons to share online content via social media networks like Twitter and Facebook these companies may set a cookie on your computer or other device (laptop, tablet or mobile phone).
You can find out more about these cookies and privacy polices here:
* Facebook
* Google
You can find out more about cookies and get advice on discovering what cookies have been set and how you can manage and delete them here.