Cookies are small text files placed on your computer when you visit websites. Cookies are typically used to distinguish you from other users so that websites function more effectively, and they can also provide information to website owners.
Our site uses the following cookies:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga & _gid | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years | Analytics | |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Analytics | |
| AMP_TOKEN | Used to retrieve a Client ID from AMP Client ID service. | 30 seconds to 1 year | Analytics | |
| _gac_<property-id> | Contains campaign related information for the user. | 3 months | Analytics | |
| __utma | Used to distinguish users and sessions. | 2 years | Analytics | |
| __utmt | Used to throttle request rate. | 10 minutes | Analytics | |
| __utmb | Used to determine new sessions/visits. | 30 minutes | Analytics | |
| __utmz | Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site | 6 months | Analytics | |
| __utmv | Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. | 2 years | Analytics | |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks if cookies are enabled | WordPress | Session | Analytics |
You can remove cookies from your computer through the settings on your browser, but be aware that this may impact your ability to make use of some features on our and other websites. Management of cookie settings varies from one browser to another. The “Help” menu of your web browser will provide full instructions, and the following links may also be helpful:
The links below provide instructions on how to control cookies in all mainstream browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB
- Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/278835
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/microsoft-edge (Please note that there are no specific instructions at this time, but Microsoft support will be able to assist)
- Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411?viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB
- Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-Cookies-website-preferences
- Android: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en (Please refer to your device’s documentation for manufacturers’ own browsers)
You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by visiting http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If you have any queries concerning your personal information or any questions on our use of the information we derive from the use of cookies on our websites, please contact us at [email protected].