Cookie Policy
Cookies are files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on subsequent visits. Some cookies may be sent to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device.
For more information on cookies see:
- www.allaboutcookies.org
- www.ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/
We use the following cookies:
- Strictly essential cookies. These are cookies that are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensure basic functionalities and security features and do not store any personal information. The lawful basis for the use of these essential cookies is recorded as legitimate interests.
- Analytical/Performance cookies. These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us to improve the way our website works; ensuring that users are able to find what they are looking for easily.
- Targeting/Advertising cookies. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our advertising and marketing campaigns more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
| Cookie | Name(s) | Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHP Session Cookie | PHPSESSID | Strictly Essential | The cookie is used to store and identify a users’ unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. | Session |
| Cookie consent – SBC | small_business_commissi oner_cookie | Strictly Essential | This cookie tracks the users choice of whether to accept or reject additional cookies. | 27 days |
| Cookie consent – FPC | the_fair_payment_code_c ookie | Strictly Essential | This cookie tracks the users choice of whether to accept or reject additional cookies. | 27 days |
| Download Monitor | wp-dlm_cookie | Strictly Essential | Used for download monitor for to keep track of ongoing downloads. | Session |
| Google Analytics | _ga _ga_YVBTXPCVCC (SBC) _ga_YVBTXPCVCC (FPC) | Analytical/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. | Default 2 years can be affected by your browser settings |
| YouTube | YSC | Analytical/Performance | YSC cookie is set by YouTube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on YouTube pages. | Session |
| YouTube | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE VISITOR_PRIVACY_MET ADATA | Targeting/Advertising | A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. | 6 months |
| YouTube | __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | Targeting/Advertising | A cookie used by YouTube to rollout or manage new features and updates. | 180 days |
Information about our use of cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve your experience.
Upon entry to our website, a cookie banner will be displayed asking for your consent to the use of cookies. We use this express consent as the lawful basis for the use of cookies in addition to those that are essential for basic website functionality.
You will have the option to individually manage your cookie settings across the Analytics, and Advertising categories. You will have the opportunity to revisit your preferences at any time and amend your consent, using our cookie settings tool.
Note: when using an incognito or private browsing session, your cookie preferences are unlikely to be remembered, and you will likely be asked to provide your consent on your next visit to our website.
Managing cookies within your internet browser
Mozilla Firefox:
- In the browser, choose Firefox (or ‘Tools’ at the top of your browser window) and select Options
- Click the Privacy tab
- Check the box labelled ‘Accept cookies from sites’ to enable to cookies, or uncheck it to disable cookies
- Click OK
Safari:
- From the Safari menu (Mac) or Edit menu (Windows), click Preferences
- From the Security dialog box > Accept Cookies, to enable cookies click to select ‘Always’, or click to select ‘Never’ to disable cookies.
- Click Close
Google Chrome:
- Click the ‘wrench’ icon
- Click Options
- Select the ‘Under the Hood’ tab
- Under ‘Cookie Settings’ select ‘Allow all cookies’ from the drop-down to enable cookies, or ‘Block all cookies’ to disable cookies.
- Click ‘Close’