A cookie is a small text file that is sent by a website to your computer or mobile device where it is stored by your web browser. Cookies may store information such as your IP address or other identifier, your browser type, and information about the content you view and interact with on digital services. By storing such information, cookies can remember your preferences and settings for online services and analyse how you use online services.

We use some cookies for purposes which are strictly necessary for your use of our website. These may include, for example, cookies which remember your preferences and settings; which remember information that you may enter online (so that it does not have to be re-entered every time you move to another page); or keep you logged in to portals that we may offer where you wish this to happen.

With your consent we may also use cookies for other purposes, such as the generation of aggregate statistics about how people use our website, or sharing content from our website on social networks or other communications channels.

Cookies last for differing lengths of time. Session cookies only last for the duration of an online session and disappear from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device after the browser has been closed and last for the period of time specified in the
cookie’s settings. Further information on the duration of each cookie is given in the “Cookies we use” section below.

Information about how we process your personal data can be found in our privacy policy.

When you first visit our website you will be presented with a banner which offers you a choice about whether to accept or reject cookies of different types, with the exception of those cookies which are strictly necessary for a particular service.

If you wish, you can also choose how web browser cookies are handled by your device via your browser settings. Some devices allow you to control this through your device settings. If you choose not to receive cookies at any time, websites may not function properly and certain services will not be provided. Each browser and device is different, so check the settings menu of the browser or device to learn how to change your settings and cookie preferences.

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for your use of our website. Because of this they cannot be turned off. Cookies of this kind may include, for example, cookies which remember your preferences and settings; which remember information that you enter online (so that it does not have to be re-entered every time you move to another page); or which keep you logged in to portals that we may offer where you wish this to happen.

List of essential cookies

• Cookie Description Duration
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Session Performance cookies

Where you have permitted the use of performance cookies, we use Google Analytics to collect statistical information about how our website is used. These services involve the use of cookies that collect information such as your IP address or other identifiers, browser information, and information about the content you view and interact with to record how you use our services. Analytics services help us to know how many users we have, which parts of our site are most
popular, what browsers are used (so we can maximise compatibility), the country or region where our users are located, and the demographics and interests of our users. This enables us to better understand who is using our services and to improve how we present content on those services.

Google Analytics cookies may retain information for up to two years.