Cookie Policy
1. Statement
This Website uses cookies. As a visitor to our website your privacy is important to us. We have therefore prepared this Cookie Policy to explain:
(a) how cookies are used through our website and
(b) what cookie information is used for.
2. Definition – “Cookie”
A cookie is a small file that is downloaded onto your computer or other device and stored in your web browser memory. Cookies enable internet systems to recognise your device and collect basic technical details. Websites use cookies to help users navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. The use of cookies is considered common practice when providing online services.
Cookies are transient in nature and can be governed by configurations in your web browser which will determine what types are allowed, what can be done with them and how long they last.
Cookies that are required for the website to operate properly are allowed to be set without your permission. All other cookies need to be approved before they can be set in the browser.
3. Purpose of Cookies
When you use the internet, it is standard practice and normal for certain information to be sent from your device to the server that you are accessing. This enables your device and that server to communicate with one another to optimise performance and improve service.
This includes information about how you use our website, your IP (internet protocol) address, other device-identifying data, browser information and the web pages that you have requested on our website. This information will typically tell us the date and time of your visit to our website, your choice of ISP (internet service provider) and your geographic location.
4. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to personalise content, functionality, marketing, social media and to analyse the use of our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services.
5. Managing and Refusing Cookies
You may manage and refuse the use of Cookies by selecting the appropriate “Do Not Track” or similar settings in your preferred browser or operating system. However, if you do this you may not have access to many features that may make your browsing of our website easier, and some of our website features may not operate correctly.