Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer or device when you browse our website. This website uses cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users, to provide you with a better experience and to improve our site by better understanding how you use it.

We are allowed to store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we provide an easy way for you to control their use (see below). We will assume you accept our cookie policy if you continue using our site.

For more details on the personal data that we use and the measures we have in place to protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

What types of cookies are there?

Cookies fall into two groups:

First party cookies are those placed directly by us and are used only by us. We have carefully chosen these cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.
You may also receive certain third party cookies on your computer or device. Third party cookies are those placed by websites and services other than us, e.g. Twitter or YouTube. We don’t have any control over third party cookies.

Within these groups, there are several different types of cookies that may be used on a website:

Strictly necessary cookies - Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Functionality cookies - These are cookies that automatically remember choices that users have previously made in order to improve their experience next time they visit a website. For example, where users select their preferred language or layout.
Analytical/Performance cookies - These cookies collect anonymous information about users for the purpose of assessing the performance of a website. Common uses include well-known web analytics tools such as ‘Google Analytics’.
Marketing cookies - Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

What cookies does our site use?

Necessary cookies

Name of Cookie	Purpose	First or Third party
CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN	Set by the site to protect against CSRF attacks	First
CraftSessionId	Set by the site & used to track a user's recent activity, last visit and general site movements. These contain no personally identifiable information.	First

Analytical/Performance cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	First or Third party
__utma	Google Analytics. Contains a unique and anonymous identifying ID, which allows us to ensure that subsequent visits to our website are recorded as belonging to the same (unique) visitor.	First
__utmc	Google Analytics. Works with __utmb to determine when to create a new session for a website visitor.	First
__utmz	Google Analytics. Tracks how you found us and is used to calculate traffic and navigation within the website.	First
__utmb	Google Analytics. Used to establish and continue a unique user session.	First
_ga	Stores information used by Google Analytics to track user activity on the site.	First
_gat	Stores information used by Google Analytics to track user activity on the site.	First
_gid	Stores information used by Google Analytics to track user activity on the site.	First

Your cookie control

In addition to the controls that we provide, you can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or visit http://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/managing-cookies