You can read our various policies relating to privacy and data protection using the links below.
Cookie policy
By accessing and using our website you agree to the terms of this policy. Please read this policy carefully so you know what cookies are used.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small information files that are sent to your computer, tablet or phone by websites that you visit. They are then stored on your hard drive until you delete them.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work or improve the way the website works. They cannot be used to identify you personally. You can get more information about cookies and how to manage their use from All About Cookies (external link).
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to improve your experience when you visit our website. For example, cookies tell us whether you have visited the site before or whether you are a new visitor. They also help us measure how people use our website so we can improve the way we provide information.
What types of cookies do we use?
- Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. Accepting these cookies is a condition of using our website, so if you prevent these cookies we can’t guarantee your security or how the website will perform. - Functional cookies
Functional cookies are used to provide services or remember your preferences to improve your experience of using the website. An example of where a functional cookie is used is if you choose to increase the text size using our accessibility options. - Analytical Cookies
Cookies also help us to anonymously analyse how users interact with our site so we can make improvements, known here as ‘analytical cookies’. This information is generally used to make content and information about our services more relevant and useful during future visits. We collect this information in a way that does not identify anyone through the use of Google Analytics. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website and do not collect personal information.
| Cookie Name | Type | What does it do? |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Used by Google Analytics to track whether you’ve visited before. |
| _gat | Analytical | Used by Google Analytics to manage the rate at which page view requests are made. |
| _gid | Analytical | Used by Google Analytics to track how many people have visited our website. |
Cookies set by third parties
If you go to a page on our website that contains embedded content you may be sent cookies from these websites. The main way we use embedded content is You Tube videos. We do not control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest that you check the third party website for their own cookie policies.