A cookie is a small data file containing alphanumeric characters that are stored on a user's computer or mobile device when they visit specific websites. Each time the user returns to the same website, the cookie is sent back to that site. Cookies have practical utility as they allow a website to identify and remember a user's device. They serve various purposes, including website analytics, personalised advertising, storing user preferences, and enabling authentication.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and can't be disabled in our systems. They're typically set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms. While you can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, certain parts of the site may not work properly. These cookies don't store any personally identifiable information.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to track visits and traffic sources to assess and improve the performance of our website. They help us identify the most and least visited pages and understand how visitors navigate the site. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised. If you choose not to allow these cookies, we won't be able to recognise your visits to our site and monitor its performance.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to offer advanced features and customisation. They can be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we've integrated into our pages. If you decide not to authorise these cookies, certain or all of these services may not work effectively.
We use cookies on our websites to personalise content and analyse our traffic and performance. Information about each cookie category we use, aligned with the aforementioned purposes, can be found in the cookie classification.
You can modify your cookie preferences at any time in Cookie Settings.