Use of cookies Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. A cookie consists of information sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The information is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser. How we use cookies and why We may use both “session” cookies and “persistent” cookies on the website. We will use the session cookies to keep track of you whilst you navigate the website. We will use the persistent cookies to enable our website to recognise you when you visit. Session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer until deleted by you or until they reach a specified expiry date. Cookies we use: Google Analytics This cookie is used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they have visited. Opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics. Online forms We use session cookies on our online forms to remember the information you fill in, including usernames. This means if you need to go back to the form, you won’t need to fill in all the information again. This information is only stored temporarily and is deleted when you close your browser. More information about session cookies. Google Translate and Browsealoud The Google Translate and Browsealoud functions on our website use a persistent cookie. These remember your preferred language. This means you don’t need to reset the language every time you visit our website. More information about persistent cookies. Your choices about cookies You have the option not to complete the forms on our website. This is one way to stop a cookie gathering information. How to manage cookies on your browser. Links to other websites This cookie policy does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on other websites you visit. How your data is secure We have achieved Cyber Essentials certification which shows our commitment to keeping your data secure. To find out more how about we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Notice.
