Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website.
We use cookies to make this site work and collect information about how you use our service.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies keep your information secure whilst you use this service. We do not need to ask permission to use them.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | This remembers your cookie consent decision | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | This is used to test if your browser accepts cookies | When you close your browser |
| PHPSESSID | This is used to link your device to the information sent to the server from your browser. It is typically used to avoid you having to retype information when moving from one page to another | When you close your browser |
| info_banner_dismissed | This remembers if you've dismissed an information banner and prevents it from being displayed again | When you close your browser |
Logged-in users
We use additional essential cookies that only apply to users who sign in to access our service.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | This shows the site that you’re signed in and who you are so you can access the functions you need | When you close your browser or when you sign out |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | If you are logged in as a site admin, this stores your authentication details | When you close your browser or when you sign out |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | The number on the end [UID] is your individual user ID from the database of users | 1 year |
| wp_lang | This remembers language settings. | When you close your browser |
Third-party cookies
Video streaming
We have no control over cookies set by third parties. You can turn them off, but not through us.
Social media
If you share a link to a page, the service you share it on (for example, Facebook) may set a cookie.
Analytics cookies
With your permission, we use Google Analytics to collect data about how you use this service. This information helps us to improve our service.
Google is not allowed to use or share our analytics data with anyone.
Google Analytics stores anonymised information about:
- the pages you visit
- how long you spend on each page
- how you arrived at the site
- what you click on while you visit the site
- the device and browser you use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | This is used to distinguish users and tell us if you have visited before | 2 years |
| _ga_[hash] | This is used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | This help us count how many people visit by tracking if you have visited before | 24 hours |
| _gat_[hash] | This help us to manage how we collect analytics when we have lots of visitors on the site at one time | 10 minutes |