Privacy Statement: How we use Cookies

Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites.

We use cookies to help identify your computer so we can tailor your user experience.

You can disable any cookies already stored on your computer, but these may stop our website from functioning properly.

EU Cookie law now specifies that visitors now are:

(a) Provided with clear and comprehensive information and purposes of the storage or, or access to, that information; and

(b) Given the opportunity to refuse the storage of or access to that information.
Historically, websites have ‘buried’ information about the use of cookies in terms and conditions, and relied on users ‘opting out’ – both practices which will no longer be acceptable. If you currently collect cookie data, regardless of how the information is actually utilised, and wish to continue with this practice, the regulator is advocating you take the following initial steps in order to understand the potential impact of any changes on your own business:

• Check what type of cookies and similar technologies you use and how you use them.

• Assess how intrusive your use of cookies is.

• Decide what solution to obtain consent will be best in your circumstances.

A handy and free online resource, which may help provided more background and context, can be found at allaboutcookies.org or ico.org.uk