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Definition |
How we use them |
| Session cookie |
A session cookie only lasts for the duration that a user is visiting a website. When the web browser is closed it will delete the session cookies. |
We use session cookies to identify you when moving between pages within our website. A session cookie will either contain a unique session ID or some data that you have entered into our website. They are only used to make our systems work correctly. |
| Persistent cookie |
A persistent cookie is intended to remain on a device until it expires. Persistent cookies are often used to store user preferences or for convenience, for example remembering your username. |
We use persistent cookies for the convenience of our users. For example we may use them to remember data that you have entered so that we can pre-populate forms which saves you from entering the same information. |
| Secure cookie |
A secure cookie is used when the website you’re visiting requires encrypted communication. |
We use secure cookies to store information such as your username to enable convenient access for regular visitors. |
| First-party cookie |
A first-party cookie is any cookie set by the website you visit directly. These can be used by the website to improve the visitor’s experience through tailoring content and storing preferences for the next time you visit. |
All cookies used by our sites are first-party, as they originate from our web pages. These are only used to improve our website and tailor your experience by storing useful information such as your username for future visits. |
| Third-party cookie |
Third-party cookies are stored with different domains from the one shown on the address bar. These are usually from advertisements, to ensure an advert is displayed each time a user visits a webpage. Most modern internet browsers allow users to block third-party cookies from being stored on their computer. |
We do not allow any third-party to use cookies on any of our websites. Any cookies used on our web pages come directly from us (first-party cookies) and are used to improve your experience. |