Our Privacy Policy explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing, and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as the options you have to control them.
Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”).
Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons, some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users, and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “Accept” or “follow” button on a page, for example).
Some cookies are associated with your account and Personal Information, while others are not. We generally treat information collected by cookies and other technologies as non‑Personal information. However, to the extent that IP addresses or similar identifiers are considered Personal Information by local law, we also treat these identifiers as Personal Information. If we combine non-Personal Information with Personal Information, then the combined information will be treated as Personal Information for as long as it remains combined.
We may, in our sole discretion, modify or update this Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to this Policy, we will make the effort to notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the site prior to the change becoming effective, but will not be liable for any failure to do so. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance to be bound by such changes to this Policy. Your only remedy, if you do not accept the terms of this Policy, is to discontinue use of the Service.
By continuing to use and navigate our sites, services, applications, tools or messaging, you are agree to our use of cookies as described here.
In addition, if you have chosen to allow your browser to accept cookies (by specificaction or by continuing to use a default setting that allows cookies), you are giving your consent for the use of cookies related to our website.
You are always in control of your cookie preferences via your browser settings. Cookies are usually enabled by default on your browser, so if you have not changed your settings you should expect to be accepting cookies from websites. Note that, in principle, cookies are only deleted on a forward-looking basis. This means that you may need to delete cookies that have already been placed on your device.
If you wish to change your cookie settings you can visit the following website for an in-depth guide to cookies and how to control, delete and understand them: http://www.aboutcookies.org/ we have also provided a guide below for major browsers. First, find out what your default web browser is on your machine, or the browser you use most often to access the internet. To work out what browser you are using, simply open the internet as usual, and then follow the steps below:
PC Users:
On the toolbar at the top of your browser click 'Help' and choose the 'About' option from the drop down. This will tell you the browser type and version.
Mac Users:
Open the internet as usual and once open, click on the Apple icon in the top left corner and choose the 'About' option. This will again tell you the browser type and version. Once you know the browser you are using you can find the cookie settings using the guide below relevant for your browser:
- 1. Look for the Vertical ellipsis button in the top right corner of Chrome and click on this.
- 2. From this menu, select “Settings”.
- 3. Within settings, click on the Hamburger menu in the top left corner. You will see “Advanced” drop down menu. Open it and click on “Privacy and security”.
- 4. When this page loads you will see a list of options. Locate "Content Settings" and select this.
- 5. This brings up your content controls including cookie permissions and select the option you feel most comfortable with.
- 1. Locate the "Open Menu" button in the top right corner of your browser. Click on it.
- 2. From the list of options on the drop down menu, click on "Options".
- 3. A new tab with options should open. Find the"Privacy & Security" tab on the left side menu and select this.
- 4. You should now see a list of Browser Privacy settings. Under the "History" drop down menu, select “Use custom settings for history” if you wish to adjust your cookie settings.
- 1. Locate the “Safari” button at the top of your browser and click on this.
- 2. From the list of options select "Preferences".
- 3. This should open a pop up window with several tabs along the top. From this list select the "Privacy" option.
- 4. This will open the tab page that allows you to control the cookie settings on your browser.
- 1. Click the Opera file icon in the top left hand corner of your browser.
- 2. From the drop down list of options, select “Settings”.
- 3. You will see a menu with Basic and Advanced. Choose the "Advanced" drop down menu.
- 4. This shows you the advanced options. Select “Privacy and security”. You will see a list of options. Locate an option called “Content settings” and click on it. You will see another list of options with “Cookies” at the top. Select “Cookies”.
- 5. This presents the cookie options for your use on this browser.
- 1. Locate the "Tools" tab on the menu areas of your browser. Click on this.
- 2. There is an option called "Internet Options" on the list, select this option.
- 3. This should open a pop up box with lots of tabbed options. Select the "Privacy" tab from the list.
- 4. Internet Explorer has a high, medium, low auto-adjust system for internet content handling.You can configure your own settings by clicking the advanced tab and ticking the "Override automatic cookie handling".
- 5. Settings above Medium will disable cookies, Medium or below will enable cookies.