Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site.
Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Visit aboutcookies.org for information on managing and deleting cookies in a range of browsers.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box you can click to indicate that you do not want information to be used for direct marketing.
- If you have previously agreed to direct marketing, you may change your mind at any time by writing to us or completing the form on the Contact page.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may send promotional information about third parties where you have told us that you wish this to happen.
If you believe that information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Type | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _utma, _utmb, _utmc, _utmv, _utmz | Google Analytics tracks and reports website traffic. Google may use this information to contextualise and personalise advertising. | Persistent | Click here |
| Google Maps | — | Embedded map content may track use of maps, IP address and location. | Session | Click here |
| — | Cookies used by widgets such as Follow and Tweet buttons, allowing activity to be controlled without Twitter being open. | Persistent | Click here | |
| YouTube | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF | Embedded videos may track video use, viewing duration, IP address and location. | Session | Click here |
| PHP Session Cookie | PHPSESSID | Used in the members area to remember a logged-in visitor. These cookies are normally cleared on logout. | Session |