Cookies policy

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Cookies Policy
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To be read in conjunction with the Terms and the Privacy Policy

Use of cookies

1.1 A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer (or other electronic device) when you access the Site. We use cookies and other online tracking devices on this Site to: 

1.1.1 recognise you whenever you visit this Site (this speeds up your access to the Site as you do not have to log in each time);

1.1.2 obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet;

1.1.3 carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our Content, products and services and to help us better understand our customers’ requirements and interests;

1.1.4 target our marketing and advertising campaigns and those of our partners more effectively by providing interest-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests; and

1.1.5 make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.

1.2 The information we obtain from our use of cookies will not usually contain your personal data. Although we may obtain information about your computer or other electronic device such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information, this will not usually identify you personally. In certain circumstances we may collect personal information about you—but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g. by completing an online form).

1.3 In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this Site. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested (e.g. to enable you to fill in our online form).

Consent — option 1 (browser settings):

2.1 If you visit our Site when your browser is set to accept cookies, we will interpret this as an indication that you consent to our use of cookies and other similar technologies as described in this Site cookie policy. If you change your mind in the future about letting us use cookies, you can modify the settings of your browser to reject cookies or disable cookies completely.

Third-party cookies

3.1 We work with third party suppliers who may also set cookies on our Site, for example Facebook, Twitter and YouTube which we use to display video content. These third party suppliers are responsible for the cookies they set on our Site. If you want further information please go to the website for the relevant third party. 

3.2 You will find additional information regarding the type of cookie we use in the table below.

How to turn off cookies

4.1 If you do not want to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of this Site. For further information about cookies and how to disable them please go to the Information Commissioner’s web page on cookies:  https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/