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Cookies policy

About cookies

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web 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 typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

If you visit our website, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

We may offer you the option to log in to areas of our website. If we do we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

You can opt out of cookies at any time, following the instructions in your browser. These are typically found under ‘Tools’ and ‘Options’ (PC) or ‘Preferences’ (Mac) though the details vary from browser to browser. Click to view detailed instructions on how to control cookies.

Cookies that we use

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential

Cookies that are essential for us to provide a product or service you have requested and to provide a secure environment. Without cookies, we would be unable to provide these services. Other essential cookies keep our website secure. If you decline cookies, we will continue to use these essential cookies.

Essential cookies are used to maintain online security, record your preference regarding our use of cookies on your device, and to deliver other services

Analysis

We use cookies to help us to analyse the use and performance of our website and services. Cookies used for this purpose are:

  • Analytical cookies, eg, those used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. We use Google analytics to track how people use our site. This process uses cookies to recognise returning visitors. All the information collected is anonymous and we do not use it for any other purpose. Click here for Google’s definition of cookies privacy policy.
  • Social media cookies, eg, those used by Twitter to track visitor activity from our Twitter account on our website. We use Twitter to show you our tweets. This service uses cookies to apply market research to generate audience insights and to develop and improve products. You can view the privacy policy of this service provider at https://twitter.com/en/privacy.

Managing cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. For more information about blocking and deleting cookies on some of the most popular browsers visit:

Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.

If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.

This cookie policy is applicable from 10 August 2021. We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.