COOKIES

Cookies Policy

Last Updated:  1st February 2023

INTRODUCTION

We use the term cookie to describe cookies and similar technologies such as tags and pixels.  Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, laptop or mobile device and are designed to make a user's experience more efficient.

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site.  For all other types of cookies we need your permission.  This site uses different types of cookies.  Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.

We use Cookies for the following purposes:

  • To improve the performance of our website by understanding which parts work well and which don't
  • To deliver relevant online advertising to you both on our website and elsewhere.  This is sometimes done by combining data that we already have about you with the data collected through Cookies
  • To measure how effective our online advertising and marketing communications are
  • To enable us to collect information about how you and other people use our website
  • To improve your experience on our website

We use the following types of Cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies - These are Cookies that are required for the operation of our website.  They are necessary for the safety, security and integrity of the site.  This type of Cookie only lasts for the duration of the time you are visiting the website.  When you leave the site, they are deleted automatically.

Statistic Cookies - These are Cookies that allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.  This data is aggregated and anonymised which means we cannot identify you as an individual.

Preference Cookies - These Cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our website.  This enables us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences.  These Cookies remain on your device until you choose to clear it.  If you choose to do this, you will need to enter your details each time you visit the site.

Marketing Cookies - These Cookies will collect information about your browsing habits and allow us to show you adverts while you are browsing our site and other sites on the internet.  They help us to understand the performance of our marketing activities and improve the relevance of the adverts that you see.

Blocking or Restricting Cookies - You can stop Cookies being used on your device by activating your settings on your browser that allows you to block the deployment of all or some Cookies.  Please note, if you use your browser settings to block Cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.