Cookies
A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.
Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
Cookies that we use
We use cookies for the following purposes:
– authentication – we use cookies to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate our website.
– analysis – we use cookies to help us to analyse the use and performance of our website and services.
Cookies used by our service providers
We use analytics tools to understand how our website is used and to make improvements. These tools set cookies that help us see things like which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and how they interact with content. The data collected is anonymised and does not identify you personally.
- Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us track and report website traffic. It uses cookies to collect data such as your device, browser type, and how you found our site. Google may also use this data to improve its own products and services. You can read more in the Google Privacy Policy. - Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity helps us understand how visitors engage with our site (for example, clicks, scrolling and navigation). Clarity uses cookies and other technologies to collect anonymised usage data. Information is shared with Microsoft, who may also use it to improve their products and services. You can read more in the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
You can control or disable analytics cookies at any time through your browser settings or by updating your preferences in our cookie banner.
Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can however obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.
If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.