Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files saved to the user’s computer’s hard drive that track, save and store information about the user’s interactions and usage of the website. This allows the website, through its server to provide the users with a tailored experience within this website.
What do we use cookies for?
We may use cookies to remember personal settings you have chosen at our website. In no other context do we use cookies to collect information that identifies you personally. Most of the cookies we set are automatically deleted from your computer when you leave our website or shortly afterwards.
We use anonymous session cookies (short-term cookies that disappear when you close your browser) to help you navigate the website and make the most of the features. If you log into the website as a registered user, your session cookie will also contain your user ID so that we can customise the website to your preferences.
This website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to better understand how they use it. This software is provided by Google Analytics which uses cookies to track visitor usage. The software will save a cookie to your computer’s hard drive in order to track and monitor your engagement and usage of the website, but will not store, save or collect personal information.
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our Website. We classify cookies in the following categories:
- Essential Cookies
- Performance Cookies
- Functional Cookies
- Targeting Cookies
You can opt-out of each cookie category (except essential cookies) by clicking on the "cookie settings" button below:
Cookie Settings
Essential Cookies
| Name |
Expires |
Purpose |
| cookieConsent |
1 year from set/update |
Records information such as you IP address, the date you accessed the site and your cookie settings to comply with e-privacy laws |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
Google Analytics
Read Google's overview of privacy and safeguarding data
| Name |
Expires |
Purpose |
| __utma |
2 years from set/update |
Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the Google Analytics javascript library executes and no existing __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmt |
10 minutes |
Used to throttle Google Analytics request rate. |
| __utmb |
30 mins from set/update |
Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the Google Analytics javascript library executes and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmc |
End of browser session |
Used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the Google Analytics javascript library executes and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmz |
2 years from set/update |
Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site. The cookie is created when the Google Analytics javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| _ga |
2 years from set/update |
Used to distinguish users. |
| _ga_V4QSMZ2DEY |
2 years from set/update |
Used to persist session state. |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the provision of enhance functionality and personalization.
None
Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set through our site by advertising services.
None
How do I change my cookie settings?
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.