What are cookies and how do we use them?
A “cookie” is a bite-sized piece of data that is stored on your computer’s hard drive. They are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system. We use them to track your activity to help ensure you get the smoothest possible experience when visiting our website. We can use the information from cookies to ensure we present you with options tailored to your preferences on your next visit. We can also use cookies to analyse traffic and for advertising purposes.
How to manage or reject cookies
When you first visit our website(s) you will be asked to choose what kind of cookies you want to receive, so we ask for your prior consent for some cookies through our Cookies Preference Centre while strictly necessary cookies will be set within our legitimate interests. You may also use your browser’s privacy settings to do this. However, rejecting all cookies through your browser’s privacy settings means that you may not be able to take full advantage of all our website’s features. Each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
If you choose to delete all cookies through your browser’s privacy settings, this will also delete any placed opt-out cookie on your computer and you may need to actively opt-out again.
For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.
What to do if you have a data protection complaint
You can contact us via the following methods:
We will respond within 14 days and aim to resolve your complaint within 28 days. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can contact the Information Commissioners Office: