1. Use of cookies
   1. A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer (or another electronic device) when you access your website. We use cookies and other online tracking devices such as web beacons, action tags, local shared objects, single-pixel gifs on this website to:
      1. recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the website as you do not have to log in each time);
      2. obtain information about your preferences, online movements, and use of the internet;
      3. visitor requirements and interests;
      4. target our marketing and advertising campaigns more effectively by providing internet-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests; and 
      5. make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable 
   2. In certain circumstances we may collect personal information about you - but only where you voluntarily provide it (e.g. by completing an online form) or where you purchase goods or services from us.
   3. In most cases we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential for us to provide you with a service you have requested. 
   4. You can find more detailed information on cookies at: About Cookies and AllAboutCookies.org
      
      
2. Consent 
   1. There is a notice on our home page which describes how we use cookies, and which also provides a link to our website privacy policy. We have enabled only necessary cookies as part of our default settings, for the purposes described in our privacy policy. You can find more detailed information on our privacy policy here.
      
      
3. Cookies
   1. This cookie policy only relates to your use of our website
   2. Throughout our website we may link to other websites owned and operated by certain trusted third parties including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. These other third-party websites may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own separate policies. For privacy information relating to these other third-party websites, please consult their policies as appropriate.
      
      Description of cookies:
      The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why:  

4. How to turn off cookies

1. 1.  If you do not want to accept cookies, you can change the settings below or update your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of this website. For further information about cookies and how to disable them please go to the Information Commissioner's webpage on cookies: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

5. Policy updated 

1. 1. This policy was last updated on 13th December 2023.