A cookie is a small file that is stored on your computer by your web browser when you visit or interact with a given website. The data saved within a cookie is then read each time you load any content from a given website but is only accessible if content is loaded from that website. Cookies are a widely used storage format across the internet designed to provide each user with a better experience.The data within a cookie has many utilities such as, but not limited to, storing preferences, remembering your account, personalising a website to your requirements and understanding how users interact with content.

Cookies can be split into two categories “first” and “third” party. Both are functionally the same, however, a first party cookie is set against the current website you are visiting whereas a third-party cookie is set against a different website whilst viewing the current website. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies for these external services.

Each individual cookie can either have a defined expiry date, such as in 6 months, or a temporary session state. A session cookie will automatically expire after a user stops interacting with the website for a short period and could also expire when the user closes their browser. An expired cookie is deleted and no longer accessible to the browser or website.The website makes use of both cookies as well as defined date and session expiries.

We have identified the following criteria which all utilised cookies on the website are placed under. Using the cookie management system you are able to control how each group can operate within your browser.

These cookies are essential in the core operation of this website, such as PHPSESSID and ASP_NET_SessionID. Without these cookies enabled some primary functionality would not be available on the website.

A series of cookies that aid in the collection of anonymous user interactions on the website to understand and improve the website's functionality. Such as, but not limited to, most frequently visited pages, error messaging and the most common web browsers used.These cookies also include those used for page variation testing which aims to improve user experience and site performance.

A series of cookies which serve a range of functions, this includes, but is not limited to, sharing content on social media platforms and providing targeted advertising relevant to the things you're interested in based on your interactions on the website.

We may work with third party advertisers that use cookies and similar technologies to provide more relevant advertising about our Products and Services on our website and across the internet.

To provide this 'interest-based advertising', the parties combine non-personal data about your online activities acquired over time, which helps cater for advertising that is delivered to you. Examples of this may include an advertisement on a Facebook page or a Google owned page such as a search results page or YouTube, or on a site within Google's advertising network.

You can manage your preferences and opt out of personalised ads from third-party advertisers and ad networks who are members of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance by visiting YourOnlineChoices.

If you have opted out of receiving communications from us, we will not use your email for interest-based advertising, although you may still be subject to certain interest-based advertising depending upon your browser and device settings.