Cookies
Cookie Policy
In order to comply with current legislation, we use a system of classifying the different types of cookies which we use on the website, or which may be dropped by third parties through our websites. The classification uses best practice and clearly explains more about which cookies we use, why we use them, and the functionality you will lose if you decide you don't want to have them on your device.
However, because cookies allow you to take advantage of some of the website's essential features, we recommend you leave them turned on for the best user experience. For example, if you do not accept cookies you will not be able to use any of our products and services that require you to Sign In. Cookies also allow you to view other types of content such as video content and Google map content.
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into force on 25 May 2018 requires all websites to allow visitors the choice to opt in or out of cookies.
When you visit our website, we display a notice that gives you a choice to accept or decline cookies.
If you select ‘Accept Cookies’ then our standard cookies will be used. These include “essential” cookies, as well as additional cookies including those that allow us to use website analytics to understand more about our website visitors.
If you select ‘Decline Cookies’ then no cookies will be used on the site apart from session cookies and a cookie so that the bar will no longer appear when you are browsing the site - these are “essential” cookies for the website functionality.
If you do not select either ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’ then no cookies will be used on the site apart from session cookies.
Session cookies do not store or utilise any user data.
Update your cookie settings
You can update your cookie settings at any time here:
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make the website easier to use and remember you when you return to visit the site.
Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, product ordering and generally improve the user experience. Third Party cookies can be used to help track users visits to enhance the overall browsing experience of a site.
The cookies used on this website have been categorised using best practice. All our cookies have a life that spans only the length of your session with the exception of the cookie named "YourCookieSettings?" which has a life span of 365 days and stores your cookie settings for this site.
Cookie categories
- Essential/Session Cookies
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
Additional Cookie Categories
- Functional
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. - Performance
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are only used to improve how a website works. - Targeting
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.
- Third Party
When you visit a site you may notice some cookies that aren't related to that site. If you go on to a web page that contains external content, for example from Google Maps, you may be sent cookies from these websites. The original site does not control the setting of these cookies, so it is suggested you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them. - Flash Cookies
Adobe Flash Player used for videos uses Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) to help improve your experience as a user. Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser.
If you wish to disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flashplayer Security Settings. Please note that if you disable Flash cookies for a site you will be unable to access certain types of content on the site, such as videos.
You can find more information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org