The law on cookies requires website users to be given the opportunity to understand how cookies are being used on our websites and consent to cookies being stored on their computers (laptops/mobiles/tablets).

 

Although your browser software enables you to disable cookies, we recommend that you allow the use of cookies in order to take advantage of the features of our website that rely on their use. If you prevent their use, you will not be able to use all the functionality of our website.

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A cookie is a small text file, typically of letters and numbers, downloaded to your computer when you access websites. They contain small pieces of information such as: site name, unique user ID, life-span (time) of the cookie’s abilities and effects, and a random number. Generally cookies are not used to reveal your identity or any personal identifying information.

 

When you visit a website that uses cookies for the first time, a cookie will be downloaded onto your device. On subsequent visits to the website, the website will check if a cookie exists and if so can tailor its actions/content to the information stored. It could also be used to record how long you spend on each page on a site, what links you click, or your preferences for page layouts and colour schemes.