Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you browse the web. They play an important role in helping websites function smoothly and improving your overall online experience.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary files that are automatically deleted as soon as you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Files that remain stored on your device for a set period to save your preferences for future visits.
  Managing Cookies

If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can easily change your browser settings to block or delete them. However, disabling cookies may cause certain website features to malfunction or prevent some content from displaying properly.

This website uses cookies for a number of reasons, including for the provision of a personalized experience, for improving the usability of this website and for collecting usage statistics. We also use session cookies to improve the security of this website.

When you visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner with information on the cookies on our website including instructions on how to consent to or reject such cookies. Whenever you want to manage your cookie settings, you can return to the cookie banner and configure your settings.

If you wish to restrict or block web browser cookies which are set on your device then you can do this through your browser settings; the Help function within your browser should tell you how. Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org (link is external), which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of desktop browsers.