WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a tiny data file, which is stored on your computer within the web browser, when certain web pages are visited. A cookie does not contain or collect information in isolation, but when read by a server via a web browser; it can give information to facilitate a more user friendly service such as detecting errors. A cookie will not harm your computer and no personally identifiable information is stored from the use of this site. For more information on how cookies are used on this site, please see How We Use Cookies below.
To use our website fully, you will need to have cookies enabled. If you do not wish to enable cookies, you can still browse the site; however certain features of the site such as placing orders may be limited. Most web browsers have cookies automatically enabled; however see Managing Cookies where you can find out how you can check your cookie settings.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
You may notice the presence of different types of cookies generated on your visit to this website. We use three types of cookies:
Session cookies – automatically deleted after every visit. These enable you to perform essential functions on the site, such as remembering a repeat form field item within a browsing session. In addition, they help by limiting the need to transfer information across the internet. They are not stored on your computer and will expire when you terminate your browser session.
Persistent cookies – remain in place during multiple visits to the site. These enable us to recognise anonymous repeat visitors to the site. By matching an anonymous, randomly generated identifier, a record can be taken of specific browsing information such as how you arrive at the site, the pages you view, options you select, and the path taken through the site. By monitoring this information we are able to make improvements to the site including the fixing of errors and the enhancement of content. No personal information is stored using these cookies.
Third party cookies – used by partner websites that are embedded within our site or that we link to. If you go on to a web page that contains embedded content, for example from Facebook or YouTube, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We do not control the generation of these cookies, so we suggest that you check the individual third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. The following third party cookies are used on this site:
Twitter – Used by the social sharing button
Facebook – Used by the social sharing button
Google+ – Used by the social sharing button
Pinterest – Used by the social sharing button
MANAGING COOKIES
TO ENABLE OR DISABLE COOKIES
If you do not know the type and version of the web browser you use to access the Internet, click on ‘Help’ at the top of your browser window, then click ‘About’. The relevant information you require will then be shown.
INTERNET EXPLORER
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
Click on the ‘Tools’ option 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 then enable cookies in your browser. Settings above Medium will disable cookies.
GOOGLE CHROME (LATEST VERSION)
Click on the spanner icon at the top right of your browser window and select ‘Settings’. Click ‘Show advanced settings’ at the bottom and locate the ‘Privacy’ section. Click ‘Content settings’ and within the cookies section at the top, select ‘allow local data to be set’ to enables cookies. To disable cookies please check the ‘Block sites from setting any data’, ‘Block third-party cookies and site data’ and ‘Clear cookies and other site and plug-in data when I close my browser’ options.