Use of Cookies
The use of cookies on the website are only used to store user session data. No sensitive data is stored in the cookie itself. As such this information is necessary for these options to function and is providing a service that the visitor has requested. Session data this means that when the browser is closed, they’re deleted also.
Cookie
Name
Type
Purpose
Expires
__utma
Google Analytics
(Website Statistics)
Persistent
This cookies allows us to identify a unique visitor. This helps us to identify popular sections on the website
1 Year
__utmb
Google Analytics
(Website Statistics)
Persistent
Used to track a user session on our site. Records the time you enter our site.
30 Minutes
__utmc
Google Analytics
(Website Statistics)
Session
Used to track a session on our site. Records the time you leave our site. Together with __utmb this tells us how long you spent on our site
When browser is closed
__utmz
Google Analytics
(Website Statistics)
Persistent
Used to track navigation through our site and where you came from to get there. This helps us to improve user experiences and make sure that the right content is being matched to search terms.
6 Months
PHP
PHPSESSID
Session
We use a scripting language called PHP to develop this website. For this to work a PHPSESSID cookie is needed.
Without this cookie the website would not function correctly.
When browser is closed
Notification_NAME
Website notifications
Persistent
Used to identify if a user has dismissed a notification
30 days
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How do I turn cookies off?
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- Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari
Forms
Whilst visiting the site you may wish to complete one of our online forms. This information will only be used for the stated purpose. Your information will not be added to any mailing list nor will you receive any unrelated mail unless you specifically indicate so on the form.