What are cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your browser when you visit them. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise your visit and collect information about how you use that website.

The length of time for which cookies are stored on your browser varies depending on the cookie. Some cookies only last for your online session, whereas others will stay on your browser for a longer period. We aim to set our cookies for no longer than 13 months and are working with our trusted partners to ensure cookies are always set for a reasonable period of time.

The cookies we use

This site uses only strictly necessary cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies ensure that our website is able to function properly. We don't have to ask for your consent to store these cookies on your browser. We've listed the categories of these strictly necessary cookies below.

Cookies that help you log on

These cookies remember who you are when you log on to secure areas of our website. You won‘t be able to log on without them.

Cookies that help us provide core services and features

These cookies enable us to provide core services and features on our website. These services and features won’t work without them.

Cookies that help keep our website secure

We use these cookies to protect the security of our website, for example, to make sure the website is only accessed by genuine users. This helps us to keep you safe.

Cookies and your browser settings

You can use your browser settings to delete cookies that have already been set at any time. You can also use your browser settings to manage cookies, for example, to switch off a cookie altogether. If you do this, it could mean that we can’t use strictly necessary cookies properly and so parts of our website may not work correctly.

For more information about how to use your browser settings to clear your browser data or to manage cookies, check your browser ‘Help’ function.

Our websites

We’re changing the way we set cookies on the websites we manage. This means that some of our websites may ask you to accept cookies again, or they may not yet be able to fully respect your preferences. We’re working on this. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Cookies and your privacy

The information cookies collect, and how we use that information, may count as personal data. We may also be able to identify you by name, IP address or session ID. You have rights regarding how we collect, store and use your personal data.

You can learn more about how we use your personal data in our Privacy notice.

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