What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file, typically containing letters and numbers, that is downloaded onto your computer or mobile device when you visit a web site. Cookies do not hold personally identifiable information but allow a web site to remember your actions, preferences, keep you logged in, etc so that you don’t have to keep repeating actions, re-entering details, etc when you go from one page to another or whenever you come back to the site.

How are cookies used on this site?

• A session id is stored in a cookie and this is required for authentication, preference tracking, and other necessary functions to fully engage with this website. This session id is necessary to validate the email form on this site and activate the captcha verification which prevents the form being used by spammers to send out spam emails.
• On arrival at this site a pop-up bar notifies you of the use of cookies by this site. If you accept the use of cookies this action is stored within a cookie and you will not continue to be notified on subsequent pages or visits.

Declining Cookies

You can decline the use of cookies but as this action cannot be stored within a cookie you will be prompted to accept or decline the use of cookies on subsequent pages and visits. Additionally the email form on this site will not function as the captcha verification cannot be activated without the use of a cookie.