COOKIES

“Cookies” are small data files which are placed on your computer, tablet, mobile telephone or other devices used to collect and record certain pieces of information whenever you visit or interact with websites. There are several types of cookies:

• Session cookies expire when you leave our websites. These allow us to link your actions with that particular browsing session

• Cookies that are stored on your device between browsing sessions let us remember your preferences or actions while on our websites

• First-party cookies (or tracking) that we have set on our websites

• Third-party cookies (or tracking) that are set by our third-party partners

You can be assured that the cookies we use only aggregate website data and do not contain protected information.

How we use Cookies

Similar to other websites, we use cookies to collect visitor preferences, monitor web traffic and improve your web experience. For example, cookies help us ensure the security and authenticity of registered users once you log in to our website or assess particular web pages that are not relevant to you and identify ways that these can be improved.We work with third-party companies or service partners including Google who are authorised to place third-party cookies and similar technologies for storing information on our websites with our permission. These service partners are also committed to helping us provide you with a safer, better and faster experience.

Your right to refuse Cookies and tracking tools

The majority of commercial Internet browsers will automatically accept cookies. However, if you prefer to delete cookies or have them automatically refused, this can be done by changing the settings on your Internet browser. The “Help” section on your browser toolbar offers instructions on how to make these adjustments.You can also control tools on your mobile devices. For example, location services or push notifications on your phone can be switched off. These settings are device-specific.