How we use cookies and other methods for the collection of website usage data
By using this website you agree that we can store and access cookies, IP addresses and use other methods in order to collect website usage data, and improve your online experience.
This can include information about your use of the website, the browser and device type you are accessing it from and where you are in the world.
What is a ‘cookie’?
Cookies are tiny files that are placed on your computer by websites. They are widely used in order to make websites function properly, as well as to provide business and marketing information to the owners of the site.
When do we use cookies?
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Technical
Cookies are used for technical reasons to enable the efficient working of our websites. For example, to:
- Balance website traffic to ensure our customers receive a consistent and reliable service
- Limit traffic to key parts of the website in order to maintain performance levels
- Store your acceptance of the Privacy Policy, cookies policy and website terms and conditions, without which access is not granted to our websites.
Ease of use
Cookies are used to enhance the ease of use of this website for visitors. For example, to:
- Remember your language and country of choice and presenting relevant content
- Improve page loading and form elements.
Tracking
Cookies are used to gather statistics on how visitors use our site. For example, to:
- gain insight into how visitors use the website so that we can make improvements to its usability. We do not use cookies for marketing or sales purposes.
How do I refuse or withdraw consent to the use of cookies?
You may refuse to accept cookies by altering the settings on your internet browser (for example Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox). Please note that if you choose not to permit cookies some areas of our website may not function properly or be accessible.
For further information about how to refuse cookies, please refer to your browser ‘Help’ section or see www.allaboutcookies.org.