What are cookies?

Cookies are files which contain a small amount of information. Cookies are stored on the browser or hard drive of your computer or device.

 How do we use cookies?

We use cookies to provide a good browsing experience and to distinguish you from other users of our website. Cookies help our website to remember what you have done while browsing, so that we offer appropriate content when you return.

What type of cookies do we use?

Cookies can be in the form of session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted from your computer or device when you close your web-browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer or device until deleted or until they reach their expiry date. We use the following cookies: 

•      Analytical/performance cookies. These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website and to see how visitors move around when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

•      Functionality cookies. These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, such as remembering your preferred language.

How do you block cookies?

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. You may block our cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. Or you pass on your preferences at the bottom of this page.Do know that if you block our cookies, certain functions and pages on our website do not work in the usual way.

Changes and updates to our Cookie Policy

Changes in technology, legislation and authorities’ guidance may require us to inform you of the activities we undertake where it affects your privacy rights. Please check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes. 

Date of last change: 24 May 2018

Change your cookie preferences

Below you can change the preferences of your browser to limit which cookies should be granted access. Do know that if you block our cookies, certain functions and pages on our website do not work in the usual way.