1 Use of cookies and web beacons
We may collect information about you automatically when you visit this website (the "Site") or access content in our electronic
communications with you.
The collection of information may involve the use of cookies and web beacons.
2 What are cookies and web beacons?
A web beacon is a small graphic image placed on a web page that is designed to allow us to monitor traffic on the Site or within electronic communications.
A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer’s hard drive by your browser. Cookies allow us to identify your computer and find out details
about your visit and browsing habits so that we can offer you a more personalised experience and manage, monitor and improve services.
3 What type of cookies do we use?
The cookies on this Site are either set by us or by third party partners. We use the following types of cookies:
(a) Strictly necessary cookies – these enable you to use our Site and access password protected areas. They do not collect information about you for
advertising purposes.
(b) Session management cookies – these make sure you can move freely from one page to another and allow you to access and use certain services
within the Site. They will normally be deleted when you close your browser, however some may need to remain for longer than the duration of your visit.
(c) Persistent cookies – these remain after you have closed your browser and allow the Site to remember your actions and preferences for your next
visit.
4 Can I reject the use of cookies?
Most internet browsers accept cookies automatically, but you should be able to alter the settings of your browser to erase cookies or prevent automatic
acceptance. If you choose not to receive our cookies, you may continue to use the Site but you may not be able to use some of its core features.
You can learn more about cookies and how to reject cookies using different types of browser by visiting www.allaboutcookies.org.
5 What type of information will be collected by cookies and web beacons?
The information collected by cookies and web beacons is not personally identifiable, it only includes general information about your computer settings and
your connection to the internet, for example, your operating system and platform, IP address, your browsing patterns and timings of browsing on the Site
and geographical location.
6 Third party cookies
Please note that third parties (including our advertising partners who are responsible for advertisements on the Site) may also use cookies. We have no
control over these cookies.
Our advertising partners use the information obtained from their cookies to serve advertisements that they believe are most likely to be of interest to
you. Information obtained by our advertising partners will be anonymous and will not include your actionName, address, email or telephone number. For more
information about this type of online behavioural advertising please visit http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
For more detail on trusted third party companies and the cookies they use on our Site please click here .
