Cookies and similar technologies
A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer or electronic device when you access our website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects ('flash cookies') and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track users' actions and activities, and to store information about them. We use these cookies and/or similar technologies on this website for the following purposes:
- Ensure that functionality operates as intended
- Remember your choices and preferences during and between visits
- Allow you to share pages via social network widgets like Facebook and Twitter
- Allow you to interact with our website by leaving comments or opinions
- Track your visit for statistical analysis, allowing us to improve the usability, speed and security of our website
- Allow us to select which of our advertisements or offers are most likely to appeal to you and display them while you are on the website.
Information collected
We may obtain information about your computer or any other electronic device which you use to access our website, such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information. We will treat this information as your personal information.
In certain circumstances we may also collect personal information about you but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g by completing an online form) or where you purchase goods or services from us.
Consent for cookies
In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested, or essential to the inherent functionality of the website (e.g. to enable you to store items in a shopping basket and/or to use our check-out process).
Where we wish to use cookies that require your consent you will be asked whether you consent to the use of cookies. A banner will appear the first time you use the website asking if you are happy to consent to the use of cookies. If you subsequently decide that you no longer wish to consent to the use of cookies, you can disable this via your browser – e.g. Chrome, Internet explorer, Microsoft edge. As each browser differ slightly please refer to your own browser’s help pages to learn how to do this.
Third-party cookies
We work with third party suppliers who may also set cookies on our website. These cookies and their third party owners, are included in the table below. By consenting to the use of cookies on our site you will be consenting to the use of these cookies.
Cookies and similar technologies used on this website
The following cookies/similar technologies are used on this website:
Third Party Cookies:
Cookies | Owner | Purpose |
_ga and _gid | Google Analytics | web analytics which help us improve the website usability and visitor experience |
How to turn off cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the websites below tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, some of our website features may not function as a result.
For further information on cookies generally visit aboutcookies.org.uk or the Information Commissioner's webpage on cookies ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
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