Cookies
made simple.
Cookies help our website work properly and, in some cases, help us understand how visitors use it. This page explains what cookies are, how they are used and how you can manage them.
Small files that help a website remember things.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser and remember certain information.
Some cookies are needed for basic website functions, while others help with preferences, performance or understanding how the website is being used.
Different cookies have different jobs.
We aim to keep the use of cookies relevant to the way the website operates and to avoid collecting information that is not needed.
Essential cookies
These cookies support basic website functions. They can help pages load correctly, remember necessary settings and support features that visitors have requested.
Preference cookies
These cookies can remember choices made while using the website, helping provide a more consistent browsing experience.
Performance cookies
These cookies may provide general information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages receive visits and whether pages are working as expected.
Functionality cookies
These may support particular website features and help certain parts of the website operate in a more convenient way.
Cookies should have a useful purpose.
Cookies may be used to keep parts of the website working, remember selected preferences, improve page performance and provide general information about website usage.
Cookies are not kept forever.
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on what it does. Some disappear when your browsing session ends, while others remain for a limited period.
Session cookies
These normally remain only while your browser session is open and expire when the session ends.
Preference cookies
Where used, preference cookies may normally remain for up to 12 months unless they are removed earlier.
Measurement cookies
Where website measurement tools are used, related cookies may normally remain for up to 12 months, depending on their purpose and configuration.
You can manage cookies yourself.
Most modern browsers allow you to view, block or remove cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept cookies, reject certain types or remove cookies that have already been stored on your device.
The exact controls available depend on the browser and device you use.
You can decide how cookies are handled.
Depending on the type of cookie and the website features available, you may be able to manage non-essential cookies through the website or through your browser settings.
Choosing to disable certain cookies may affect some website functions, particularly features that rely on remembering preferences or maintaining a session.
Some website features may involve external services.
Certain website functions may rely on services provided by third parties. Where those services use cookies or similar technologies, their own settings and policies may also apply.
The use of such services is limited to purposes relevant to operating or improving the website and providing the features visitors choose to use.
Keeping this information clear.
We may update this Cookie Policy when the way cookies are used on the website changes or when it is useful to explain our practices more clearly.
Any updated version will be made available on this website so that the information remains easy to find.
Useful cookies.
Clear choices.
We use cookies with the aim of keeping the website functional, consistent and useful. You can manage available cookie choices through the website or your browser settings.