What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files
saved to your computer. You can disable or enable cookies by modifying the settings in your
browser. For further directions on how to disable cookies please
visit this page. However
please note that some functionality may be affected.
Based on the domain placing the cookie, a cookie is ‘first’ or ‘third’ party. First party cookies in basic terms are cookies set by a website visited by the user - the website displayed in the URL window. Third party cookies are cookies that are set by a domain other than the one being visited by the user. If a user visits a website and a separate company sets a cookie through that website this would be a third-party cookie.
Why Do We Use Them?
This website use both first and third party cookies to:
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Store any preferences you have made and display content to you in a more personalised way,
for example, display page content in the language and theme you choose.
- Evaluate our websites' advertising effectiveness
- Gain insight into our visitors so we can tailor our content accordingly
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
- Session cookies - We only use these while you are visiting this website and they are deleted when you leave. They remember you as you navigate between pages. They also help maintain security.
- Persistent cookies - These cookies stay on your computer until they expire or are deleted. We set automatic deletion dates so that we only keep your information no longer than we need to.
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First and third-party cookies – We place first party cookies to store any preferences you have made about this website and also to help maintain security.
Below is a full list of all third-party cookies that this website uses:
| Cookie |
Type |
Description |
| Google Analytics, Google AdSense |
Google website analytics |
Google (www.google.com) operates the Google Display Network: a collection of millions of websites and mobile applications that are powered by display advertising, including many Google services like YouTube. To learn more about how Google collect and use information for online advertising, please visit http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy.html. |
Opt-Out Cookies
We provide you with choice over the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Please note that this website may not work correctly if you disable all cookies. For example, you won't be able to log on as a user.
Please also note that after applying these settings, you will continue to receive advertising, although it may not be tailored to your likely interests using information collected from cookies and similar technologies on your device.
- First Party Cookies. If you'd rather we didn't use cookies when you visit us, click here for information on how to configure your browser settings to reject cookies.
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Third Party Cookies.
- If you would like to opt-out of receiving personalised ads from third party advertisers and ad networks who are members of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), or who follow the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising, you can by visiting the opt-out pages on the NAI website and DAA website or click here to opt out.
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Google provides a suite of tools to control its cookies:
- Google Analytics, which is a tool used to track and report website traffic, provides an out-out browser add-on that can be downloaded here.
- Google Safety Centre has a tool where you can control the ads you see on Google and control the data used for serving ads to you. It can be found here.
- If you wish to block other cookies, including those being served by companies that are not part of the NAI or the DAA you can use the browser-level cookie controls described below.
Brower-Level Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. The links below are provided to help you find the settings for some common browsers.