Cookies

A cookie consists of information sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The information is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser.

We may use both “session” cookies and “persistent” cookies on the website.   We will use the session cookies to keep track of you whilst you navigate the website; and we will use the persistent cookies to: enable our website to recognise you when you visit.  Session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer until deleted, or until they reach a specified expiry date.

We may collect information about your computer, including your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration and in order to create reports. This is statistical data about our users’ browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual.

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.

We also use a cookie on the disclaimer to remember if you have already accepted the disclaimer cookie and to ensure that the disclaimer does not pop up every time you visit our website.

We have to obtain your consent before placing cookies on your computer. We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies and to the terms of use of our website when you try to access our website. Clicking ‘Accept’ when prompted will indicate your consent. If you do not consent, you may click ‘Decline’ when prompted.

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. (For example, in Internet Explorer you can refuse all cookies by clicking “Internet Options”, “Privacy”, and selecting “Block all cookies” using the sliding selector.)

Blocking cookies or not accepting cookies being placed on your computer may have a negative impact upon the usability of this website.