Cookies

What are 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. 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.

The cookies we use

Below we have put together a list of all the cookies that we use on our site, and the reasoning behind using them.

Our payment services providers may also send you cookies.

Managing/deleting cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies This will, however, have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites, including this one.

If you don’t want cookies to be stored on your PC or Mac then please follow these simple steps, depending on your browser, to turn them off.

Firefox

1. Click the orange Firefox button at the top of the window (Tools menu in Windows XP) and then click Options
2. Select the Privacy panel
3. From the history drop down select “Use custom settings for history”
4. Un-check “Accept cookies from sites”
5. Click OK

Chrome

1. Click on the wrench icon, within Chrome
2. Select “Settings”
3. Select “Under the Hood”
4. Click “Content Settings” in the “Privacy” section
5. Under the “Cookies” section select “Block sites from setting any data”

Internet Explorer 9

1. Click the gear-wheel icon in the top right corner of the browser
2. Click Internet Options
3. Navigate to the Privacy Tab
4. Set the slider to “High” or above
5. Click OK to confirm

Safari

1. Click the gear-wheel icon in the top right corner of the browser
2. Click the “Privacy” icon
3. Choose “Block cookies” as “Always”
4. Close window