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What are ‘cookies’?


Cookies are text files that contain two pieces of information, a site name and a
unique user ID. By user unique ID we are referring to your IP address. When you
visit our site and accept our cookies, they are downloaded onto your device. This
ensures that future use of the site is quicker, easier and more personable.
 
What are these cookies used for?


We use cookies to:
 avoid lengthy registration/personalisation of the site each time you visit;
 recognise you when you login/visit and make it easier for you to access your
account information;
 estimate our audience size and patterns;
 ensure that you are not asked to register twice;
 control how often you see similar adverts;
 track preferences so we can improve and update our websites;
 track the progress and number of entries in some of our promotions and
contests;
 to identify your location so we can bring you personalised news and updates;
 You don’t need cookies to navigate the site, although you may not be able to
have a full customer experience.

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off
in our systems. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies
but without them certain parts of the site will not work.

Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can evaluate and
enhance the performance of our site. The information that we collect about you
through our site cannot be used to directly identify you.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies allow our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and
show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal
information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If
you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Do I have to provide consent?
Essential cookies that are required for the site to function will be used but we will ask
for your consent to use non-essential cookies.

Cookie Settings
How can I control the use of cookies?
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings
button below.
Privacy preference centre
Where can I find out more information?
You can find out more information cookies at the ICO website.

Cookie List
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user –
asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about
you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set
by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are
cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for
our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other
tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and
personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services
we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of
these services may not function properly.

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Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and
improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most
and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these
cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these
cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to
monitor its performance.

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Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off
in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which
amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in
or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these
cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any
personally identifiable information.

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Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be
used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant
adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based
on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these
cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

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