A cookie is a tiny text file stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages.
For system administration purposes, We may use cookies to collect information about your computer including, where available, your IP address, operating system and browser type. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual. We then use that information to monitor usage and improve the user experience.
Please note: 'Cookies' cannot harm your computer. We don't store personally identifiable information in the cookies we create, but we do use information gathered from them to help improve your experience of the site.
Our website uses Google Analytics to track online website behaviour and traffic numbers. The Cookies used by Google are outlined below.
Below is a list of cookies used on the site and how they are categorised:
_utma |
Google Analytics |
2 Years |
Each unique browser that visits a page of the website is provided with a unique ID via the _utma cookie. It is used to subsequent visits to the website via the same browser as belonging to the same (unique) visitor. |
_utmb |
Google Analytics |
30 Mins |
The Google Analytics tracking for ga.js uses two cookies to establish a session. If either of these two cookies are absent, further activity by the user initiates the start of a new session. |
_utmc |
Google Analytics |
On Exit |
Forms part of the above tracking for ga.js. |
_utmz |
Google Analytics |
6 Months |
When visitors reach the website via a search engine result, a direct link, or an ad that links to one of our pages, Google Analytics stores the type of referral information in a cookie. The parameters in the cookie value string are parsed and sent in the GIF Request (in the utmcc variable). The expiration date for the cookie is set as 6 months into the future. This cookie gets updated with each subsequent page view of the site; thus it is used to determine visitor navigation within the site. |
Pursuant to the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/1208) we require you to agree to the above referred to cookies. You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you log on to our site. For further information see
www.allaboutcookies.org. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Chrome
- Click on the 'tools' icon at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'
- Click the 'Under the bonnet' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
- Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0
- Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab
- Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser. Settings above Medium will disable cookies.
Mozilla Firefox 7
- Click on 'home' at the top left of your browser window and select Options, then select the Privacy icon
- Click on Tracking and untick 'Tell web sites I do not want to be tracked'
Safari
- With a Safari window open, click on the Safari entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Select the Privacy tab
- Check the "Block cookies from third parties and advertisers" is selected
Firefox
- With a Firefox window open, click on the Firefox entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Select the Privacy tab
- Ensure the 'Tell web sites I do not want to be tracked' option is not selected
Google Chrome
- With a Chrome window open, click on the Chrome entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Click the 'Under the bonnet' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
- Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Please consult your documentation or online help files.
Google Chrome 15
- Click on the 'tools' icon at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings'
- Click the 'Under the bonnet' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
- Now select 'Block sites from setting any data'
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0
- Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab
- Ensure that your Privacy level is set to High, which will block all cookies.
Mozilla Firefox 7
- Click on 'home' at the top left of your browser window and select Options, then select the Privacy icon
- Click on Tracking and tick 'Tell web sites I do not want to be tracked'
Safari
- With a Safari window open, click on the Safari entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Select the Privacy tab
- Check the Block cookies option is set to "Always"
Firefox
- With a Firefox window open, click on the Firefox entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Select the Privacy tab
- Ensure the 'Tell web sites I do not want to be tracked' option is selected
Google Chrome
- With a Chrome window open, click on the Chrome entry on your top tool bar and select Preferences from the menu
- Click the 'Under the bonnet' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
- Now select 'Block sites from setting any data'.
Please consult your documentation or online help files.
The data that We collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the European Economic Area ("EEA"). It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for Us or for one of our suppliers. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing and/or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy and, to the extent that such transfer is within our control, with the relevant protections required by law.
Our Website is accessible around the world via the internet. This means that where you choose to post your data on our Website, it could be accessed from anywhere around the world and therefore a transfer of your data outside of the European Economic Area ("EEA") may be deemed to have occurred. You consent to such transfer of your data for and by way of this purpose.
Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone.
The transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although We will do our best to protect your personal data, We cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our Website; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.