Cookies

This Website uses cookies set by us and by third parties. Further information on these cookies is set out below. Please read this information carefully. By continuing to use this Website, you are consenting to the use of cookies.  You may opt-out of the use of cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie privacy settings to manage your cookies being processed via your browser settings.

Modern browsers provide the option to change the cookie settings. These settings are usually found under the “Options” section or in the “Preferences” menu of your browser.

If you would like information about cookies and on how to restrict or block cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org- more information can be found in the How to control and delete cookies section below. Please be aware that declining or denying cookies may prevent you from being able to use the Website to its highest capability.

In order to comply with new rules, we use a system of classifying the different types of cookies which we use on this Website, or which may be dropped by third parties through our websites. The classification was developed by the International Chamber of Commerce UK and explains more about which cookies we use, why we use them and the functionality you will lose if don’t want to have them on your device.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your personal computer, mobile or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device and support relevant information and functionality. They also enable us to keep the website and information, up to date, relevant and error free and provide information about how the website is used. You can find more information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Cookies Used on the Website?

A list of the main cookies used on this Website is set out below. We will review and update this list on a regular basis.

The categories of cookies which are used are:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies enable services you have specifically asked for. For those types of cookies that are strictly necessary, no consent is required. These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the Website and use it features, such as accessing secure areas of the Website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.

View details of strictly necessary cookies on this Website:

Cookies are either Persistent cookies or Session cookies:

Persistent cookies – these cookies remain on a user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the Website that created that particular cookie.

Session cookies – these cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser window and finishes when they close the browser window. Session cookies are created temporarily. Once you close the browser, all session cookies are deleted.

How to control and delete cookies

You can delete the files that contain cookies – those files are stored as part of your internet browser. If you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set by this Website or indeed any other website, or if you wish to receive notification of cookie placement requests or decline cookies completely, you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how. Please be aware that declining or denying cookies may prevent you from being able to use the Website to its highest capability.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.allaboutcookies.org which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about cookies. For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile device you will need to refer to your manual.

Performance and functionality cookies

This is a list of the main performance and functionality cookies set by the Website, and describes what each is used for. Some of these cookies are also third party cookies: