What are cookies?
Cookies are small files which are stored on your computer by the websites that you visit. They typically hold a small amount of data that may be specific to you or generic to the website. This data can be accessed by the website or the computer to help deliver the website and its features/services. Some cookies only exist for the duration of your session (until you close the browser) whilst others will remain on your computer for a set period of time or permanently until you clear out your cookies.
Cookies found on our website
| Name | Description | If Blocked? |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory website cookies | Some cookies are required by the software on the web server. They are automatically set once the website is visited. | If blocked the website will reattempt to set these cookies and you will not be able to login to the website. |
| Login session cookies | Two cookies are set when users securely login to the website. These are required to maintain the secure session. | If blocked you will not be able to login to the website. |
| Usability cookies | Several cookies are used to improve the user experience on the website. These do not store personal information but help us to deliver online services in the best way possible. (more details available below) | If blocked some of our online services may not function in the way intended. |
| Google Analytics cookies | Google Analytics will set cookies which are needed to safely records information about the users visit to the website and the users browsing characteristics. | By blocking these cookies we will not be able to gather information about your visit. This information helps us understand our users better so we can improve our online services. |
How to delete or block cookies
If you are considering blocking cookies please be aware that it may prevent or hinder you from using some websites and their services.
All website browsers should provide you with the option to delete or block cookies. To find instructions for your browser please refer to the documentation provided under the browsers 'help' menu.