Cookies are files, often including unique identifiers that are sent by web servers to web browsers. They may then be sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
Cookies can be used by web servers to identity and track users as they navigate different pages on a website, and to identify users returning to a website.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date (unless deleted by the user before the expiry date). A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
We use the information we obtain from you for the following purposes:
Here is a list of all cookies used on this website.
In some cases, some of these cookies are managed for us by third parties, but we don't allow the third party to use the cookies for any purpose other than those listed above.
| Cookie | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| __utma | Google Analytics - Unique ID representing you | Persistent for 2 years |
| __utmb | Google Analytics - Timestamp of the exact moment in time when you enter our website | Persistent for 2 years |
| __utmc | Google Analytics - Timestamp of the exact moment in time when you leave our website | Session |
| __utmz | Google Analytics - Stores the referal type for how you found our website (direct, search result, ad link) | Persistent for 6 months |
Accepting these cookies is a condition of using the website, so if you prevent these cookies we can't guarantee your security or predict how our website will perform during your visit.
You can manage cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. For example:
In Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking "Tools" » "Internet Options" » "Privacy", and selecting "Block all cookies" using the sliding selector.
In Firefox you can block all cookies by clicking "Tools" » "Options" and check "Tell websites I do not want to be tracked" in the "Privacy" tab.
In Chrome to block cookies go to "Tools" » "Settings" » "Under the Bonnet" » "Content settings..." and select your option in the "Cookies" section.
In Safari you need to select "Edit" » "Preferences" » "Security" and select your option for "Accept cookies".
Blocking all cookies will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of this and other websites.
You can also delete cookies already stored on your computer.
In Internet Explorer you need to go to "Tools" » "Internet Options" and select "Delete temporary files" under the "General" tab.
In Firefox you can delete cookies by going to "Tools" » "Options" and then in the "Privacy" tab "clear your recent history".
In Chrome to delete cookies go to "Tools" » "Settings" » "Under the Bonnet" » "Content settings..." » "All cookies and site data..." then click "Remove All".
In Safari you need to select "Edit" » "Preferences" » "Security" » "Show Cookies" and click "Remove All".
Doing this may have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.
If you have any questions about our cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us.
For more information about cookies see the links below.
Useful information about cookies can be found at: allaboutcookies.org
The BBC Web Wise guide to cookies: bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-cookies
Information on the ICO cookie guide can be found on the ICO website: ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide
A guide to behavioural advertising and online privacy has been produced by the Internet Advertising Bureau which can be found at: youronlinechoices.com/uk/download-guide