A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store in your browser or on the hard drive of your computer, if your browser is set to allow them.

Cookies help us to provide you with the best possible experience when you browse our website and also allow us to make our website better for you. They can be used to distinguish you from other users of our website but not to identify you personally.

By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. If you want to delete any cookies that are already on your computer, the “help” section in your browser should provide instructions on how to locate the file or directory that stores cookies. Further information about cookies can be found at https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/.

We use the following Cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies – These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies – These allow us to interact with you once you have left our website and keep you informed of relevant information.

How to change cookie preferences

You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you will not be able to access all or parts of our website. You can find out more information about how to control cookies at www.aboutcookies.org.