All about Cookies and how we use them
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files that your website stores in your visitor’s browser. These files commonly carry information about your website visitors’ preferred location and language settings. They can also store a comprehensive list of information which will include personally identifiable information.
How we use cookies
- We analyse our web traffic using an analytics package. Aggregated usage data helps us better our website structure, design, content, and functions.
- We Identify whether you are signed in to our website. A cookie permits us to check if you are signed into the site.
- To test content on our website. For example, 50% of our website users may see one certain piece of content, whereas the other 50% will see a separate piece of content.
- We store information about your preferences. This allows the website to present you with any information you will find more relevant and engaging.
- To recognise when you revisit our site. We may show you relevant content, or provide functionality that you used previously.
Cookies do not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you, other than that of which you choose to share with us.
Managing Cookie Usage
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to learn how our website uses cookies. If you do not want our website to store cookies on your device or computer, you should set your web browser to refuse cookies. However, do note that doing this could affect how our website functions. Some pages and services may become unreachable to you. Our website will issue cookies when you visit it unless you have changed your browser settings to refuse cookies.