What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your machine when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your preferences and to gather certain information about you and your browsing habits.

 

How do we use cookies?

The cookies we use fall into three categories:
 

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
 

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember information that changes the way our site behaves or looks, such as remembering how many records you wish to have shown per page. 

If you do not allow these cookies your preferences will not be remembered.
 

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
 

Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to track browsing habits and activity. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you may experience less targeted advertising.

 

How can I opt out?

Cookies can be disabled through your web browser. We suggest consulting the help section of your browser or visiting the About Cookies website, which offers guidance for all modern browsers.