Cookie Usage Explained

Cookies are small text files placed on to your computer by the websites you visit. They help the website work properly, improve your experience and allow website-owners to analyse visits.
When you first visit a site that uses cookies, a simple text file is downloaded on to your computer, which is then read each time you return to that site. The file, called a ‘cookie’, can be used to remember your preferences, or to personalise searches that you have conducted in the past.

Cookies in Action: Types and Usage on Our Site

We use the following types of cookies:

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 setting your privacy preferences, 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 will not then work. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Functional cookies. These cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
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 is therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and we will not be able to monitor its performance.
Targeting cookies. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. These cookies work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Personalised advertising cookies. We use third-party Ad Manager to deliver advertising on some of our web pages. In order to do this Manager may collect or receive information about you.

Further Online Tracking Systems

Web Beacons in Our System
Certain areas of our System may contain electronic images known as web beacons (sometimes referred to as clear gifs) that allow us and our third-party providers or affiliates to count and track users who have visited certain sections of our System.

Personalizing Your Cookie Settings

Modify browser settings to either block cookies or receive warnings before they are accepted, noting that some site features may not work without cookies.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Inquiries on Cookie Usage
If you have questions or need further clarification on how we use cookies, please feel free to reach out to us for assistance.