What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file of data, often incorporating a unique identifier that is transferred to
your device browser from a website's computer. A cookie cannot read data off a user's hard
drive or read cookie files created by other websites. The use of cookies is an industry
standard that can be found on most major websites. For in-depth information regarding
cookies, please visit www.aboutcookies.org
This data file stores the information you provide us with and in doing so enables us to
amongst other things 'remember' you on either for the duration of your visit (session
cookies) or for repeat visits (persistent cookies). Furthermore, this small file of data keeps
you logged in as you move around the website, effectively letting you move around the
website without having to keep reintroducing yourself. This helps us to provide you with a
good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to continually improve
our website.
We use cookies to track user trends and patterns, which enables us to understand and
improve areas of our websites that customers find valuable. These cookies are also used to
provide more personalised services to you on our website and through other media.
Cookies record information about your online preferences, which are then used to tailor our
website to your individual preferences.
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can set your browser to prevent this.
If your browser's preferences allow it, each website or third-party service provider is able to
send a cookie to your browser.
We reserve the right to modify or amend the use of cookies at any time and for any reason.
Any changes to the use of cookies posted on our websites apply as soon as they are posted.
By continuing to use our websites after any changes are posted, user, users acknowledge
acceptance of those changes.