Use of Cookies
Cookies are short text files or small packets of information stored by your web browser on your device (computer, tablet, laptop or mobile phone) when you visit websites and pages on the internet. The primary purpose of cookies is to make the user recognisable when they return to the website. Some cookies have more specific applications, such as remembering browsing behaviour and making site navigation easier. You can find more information about how cookies work on the internet.
How Are Cookies Used on This Website?
We use cookies on this website primarily to improve usability, enhance performance, and store information about browsing behaviour. In this process, no personal data is stored - meaning the cookies on this site cannot identify you as an individual, and therefore the Personal Data Protection Act does not apply to the collection of this information. Data collected via cookies is generally used in aggregate form to analyse user behaviour on the website, enabling us to improve site functionality, user journeys and available content.
What Types of Cookies Are Used on This Website?
Session Cookies
These cookies help you navigate the site by temporarily storing information only for the duration of your browser session. The information stored typically includes which products or services you have added to your basket, which pages you have visited, and how you arrived at a particular piece of content. Session cookies do not collect information from your device and are deleted automatically when you leave the website or close your browser session.
Persistent Cookies
These allow us to store specific browsing information, such as analysing site visits, how you arrived at the website, which pages you viewed, which options you selected, and where you navigated to across the site. Tracking this information allows us to make improvements to the website, including fixing errors and expanding content. The storage period for this type of cookie varies according to its specific purpose.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website contains links to other sites or embedded content from other sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn. When you visit these sites or open content from them, cookies from those websites may be stored on your device. These are defined as “third-party cookies”, and we have no control over their generation or management. We therefore advise you to seek information about them and how to manage them on the relevant third-party websites.
How Can I Manage the Use of Cookies on This Website?
All browsers allow the management of cookies from a dedicated folder within your browser. You can block the receipt of cookies, delete all or some of them, or set your preferences regarding cookie usage before visiting our site. Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may adversely affect the functionality of our website, and thereby your user experience on it.
Disabling or Blocking Cookies
The control, disabling or blocking of cookies is managed through your browser settings. Please be aware that completely prohibiting the use of all cookies may impact the functional performance of the site, its effectiveness, and your ability to access certain content.