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Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your 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. You can find more information about cookies at: www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu. Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. They can also help to ensure that adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.

The cookies used on our websites fall under three of the four categories found in the ICC UK Cookie Guide. A list of the types of cookies used on the websites by category and a description of the purposes that we use them for is set out below. By using these websites you consent to us using the cookie types listed below for the purposes listed below.

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Can you opt out of permitting cookies?

 

Yes. Users have the opportunity to set their devices to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. The last of these means that certain personalised services cannot then be provided to that user and accordingly you may not be able to take full advantage of all of the features or services available on our site. The Help function within your browser should tell you how. Alternatively, for more information about how to block cookies and/or delete them, please www.allaboutcookies.org Should you choose to opt out or block a cookie this may have affected the performance of the service that you receive from the website.

 

Last reviewed: 14th August 2024