We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, personalise content and analyse how our website is used. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
A cookie is a small file that is stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your actions and preferences over time. They contain information such as login details, language settings and browser type.
We use cookies for several reasons:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for you to navigate and access all areas of our website. They include cookies that:
Session cookies are temporary files stored in memory while you're actively browsing our site. When you close your browser or leave our website, these cookies expire.
We use session cookies for tasks like:
Persistent cookies are stored on your device between browsing sessions. These cookies allow us to remember your settings, preferences and history over time.
Examples of persistent cookie uses include:
Functional Cookies
We use functional cookies to enhance the functionality of our website based on your browser type or device characteristics. These might be used for tasks such as:
We partner with reputable analytics providers (see below) to understand how users engage with our website content. This helps us tailor the information we offer to you more effectively.
Some examples of analytics cookie purposes:
Preference and Language Settings
Cookies can also be used by websites (and services that power them) to remember your language preference. This allows us to tailor the content we display according to your settings.
To ensure seamless continuity during login sessions, cookies are necessary for managing authentication and identity verification processes.
Device Recognition
Some of our partner technologies may include device recognition systems in their solutions. These help us understand what types of devices (e.g., smartphones) users employ and tailor the site's presentation accordingly.
Cookies related to security might be deployed by both internal servers and third-party integrations. Examples include:
Browser Storage Technologies
While often misunderstood as cookies, browser storage technologies like local storage or session storage are sometimes used by modern websites to remember information locally on your device between page loads. They don't transmit personal information back to servers and operate differently from traditional cookies in terms of their interaction with HTTP requests.
Occasionally our site may be integrated with external platforms (e.g., for analytics or content delivery). In such instances, these third parties might also set cookies on your device. Their purposes are typically as outlined above but could vary depending on the specific integration and vendor used.
Marketing or Communication Preferences
For those preferring to limit targeted marketing communications based on their interests, some of our integrated platforms allow users to manage this preference via cookie settings.
Your browser usually offers tools for managing cookies. If you'd prefer not to share certain information with us (or third parties through our site), setting your preferences in accordance with the guidance below will help achieve that goal:
Browser Cookie Controls
To change your default cookie policies or delete any existing cookies, please refer to your web browser’s documentation, as follows:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari (for iOS or macOS)
You can clear all the existing data in your browser using its respective tools:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari (for iOS or macOS)
By disabling cookies within your browser settings, you may limit some functionality provided by our site. Our ability to maintain a login and persist through different sessions might be impacted as well.
Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation
Cookies also play an important role in how we improve performance on the website itself:
