Cookies are small files that are often created when you visit a website, and which are stored in the cookie directory of your computer.

A cookie often includes an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies do not damage your computer. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a website to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. You can decide if you want to accept cookies by changing the settings on your browser to either accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set.

There are two types of cookie. Persistent cookies remain on your computer for a specified time. We use persistent cookies to collect website usage information for use as described above. These cookies contain no personal information and cannot be used to identify you.

Session-specific cookies are deleted when you leave the website. We use session cookies for the following purposes:

  • to hold the information given while using an interactive tool on the website
  • to hold your details when you are logged into the site
  • to hold your search criteria while you are doing a search of the website to collect website usage information for use as described above - website usage information cookies contain no personal information and cannot be used to identify you

We have tried to cover all cookies in this list that we or our service providers use. Please be aware that there may be a delay in updating this list. If you do notice any discrepancies please be sure to let us know.

Performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.

By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.

List of cookies:

Cookie nameExpiration TimePurpose
_ga2 yearsUsed to distinguish users.
_ga_Waas24 hoursUsed to distinguish users.
_gid1 minuteUsed to throttle request rate.
cookieAgree12 monthsThis cookie is stored when closing the cookie consent banner
menumodeSessionUsed to keep the menu expanded

Removing and disabling cookies

If you do not wish to accept cookies on to your machine you can disable them by adjusting the settings on your browser. However this will affect the functionality of the websites you visit.

For more help on how to disable your cookies or delete them visit www.aboutcookies.org