New privacy center for cookie consent

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

Understanding the Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies are always active. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. For instance, when you log in to a website, a strictly necessary cookie may be used to authenticate your session and ensure that you have access to the restricted areas of the site.

Performance Cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. This means that we will not be able to identify areas of the site that need improvement, which could lead to a poorer user experience. Additionally, performance cookies can help us to optimize the site’s loading speed and responsiveness, ensuring that you can quickly and easily access the information you need.

Targeting Cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. This means that the ads you see may not be relevant to your interests, and may be less useful to you. Targeting cookies can also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

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Most modern browsers allow you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. If you block all cookies, some parts of the site may not work as intended. This is because many websites rely on cookies to function properly, and blocking them can disrupt the normal functioning of the site. It is also possible to set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being set, allowing you to decide whether or not to accept it. However, this can be a time-consuming and inconvenient process, especially if you visit many websites regularly.

It is possible that some Essential Cookies will remain active even if you disable them by changing your browser settings. This is because some cookies are necessary for the site to function at all, and disabling them could prevent you from accessing certain areas of the site. In this case, the site may not work as intended, and you may not be able to access the information or services you need. It is therefore important to carefully consider which cookies you want to allow, and to make informed decisions about your cookie settings.

The way that cookies are used can vary depending on the type of device you are using to access the site. For example, if you are using a mobile device, cookies may be used to store information about your location, or to provide you with location-based services. Similarly, if you are using a desktop computer, cookies may be used to store information about your browsing history, or to provide you with personalized recommendations. In all cases, the use of cookies is governed by our cookie policy, which is designed to protect your privacy and ensure that your personal information is handled responsibly.