Cookie Policy
Since May 2011, a new privacy law has been passed by the European Parliament requiring websites to ask users for permission to use cookies. The law, now known as the EU Cookie Law (European cookie law), is an amendment to some previous directives (specifically from 2002) on users’ rights in electronic communications and web services, personal data and privacy protection. The full text of the law is available here for consultation.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are computer files or partial data that can be saved on your computer (or other devices with internet access, such as smartphones or tablets) when you visit a Website.
A cookie usually contains the name of the website from which it originates, the cookie’s ‘lifetime’ (i.e. how long it will remain on your device), and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.
2. What do we use cookies for?
We use cookies to make our website easier to use and to better understand your interests and needs.
Cookies can also be used to help us speed up your future experiences and activities on our Website. We also use cookies to compile anonymous aggregated statistics that enable us to understand how people use our Website and help us improve the structure and content of this Website.
We are unable to identify you personally through this information.
3. What types of cookies do we use?
Two types of cookies may be used on our website – ‘session cookies’ and ‘persistent cookies’. ‘Session cookies’ are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the Website. A ‘persistent cookie’ remains on your device for much longer or until you delete it manually (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration or ‘lifetime’ of the cookie in question and your browser settings).
Some of the pages you visit may also collect information using ‘pixel tags’ (also known as ‘clear gifs’), which may be shared with third parties that directly assist with our promotional activities and website development. For example, information about website usage relating to people who visit the Website may be shared with our third-party advertising agency to target banner adverts on our websites optimally. In any case, the information is not personally identifiable, although it may be linked to your personal data.
The website uses Google Analytics to collect information about how users use its website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information through cookies stored on users’ computers. The information generated about our website is used to produce reports on website usage. Google will store and use this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at the following address: Http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html
4. How can I delete or disable cookies?
You can choose whether or not to allow cookies to be set on your computer, but this website works optimally with all types of cookies enabled. Cookie settings can be controlled and changed in your browser’s “Preferences”.
Select the browser you are using below for information on how to change your cookie settings.
and disable cookies, this may result in some website features being disabled. Even with all cookies disabled, your browser will continue to store a small amount of information. This information is necessary for the website’s basic functionality.