Privacy policy
How we use cookies
Our web pages use "cookies". A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we place on your computer or mobile device if you agree. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of our website, which helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allow us to improve our website.
Cookies may be set either by the website ("first party cookies"), or by a third party website ("third party cookies"). The tables below identify the cookies we use and explain the purposes for which they are used.
However, we continue to collect information about third-party cookies and the tables below are based on the work completed to date. Accordingly, we may update the information contained in this section from time to time.
Drupal
This website is run on the Drupal content management system (CMS). Drupal sets some cookies in order to improve the user experience and assist in the delivery of the site (e.g. to test whether a user has JavaScript enabled.) The following cookies are set by Drupal on this site:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Contains or Links to personal data | Data | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ccShowCookieIcon | Records whether or not to show the Cookie Control icon | no | text | Persistant | 90 days |
| [sitename]_cookiecontrol | Records the fact that you as a user have agreed to accept cookies from this site | no | text | Persistant | 90 days |
| has_js | Determines whether or not JavaScript is enabled so that Drupal can more efficiently perform operations to enhance the user experience | no | boolean | Session | End of session |
Please note that the only cookie that is set before you consent to cookies is the has_js cookie, it is not currently possible for the site to function without setting this cookie.
Cookies for logged in users
In addition to the cookies listed above, the following cookies are set when you log in to the site:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Contains or Links to personal data | Data | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SESS[random string] | Identifies the user's session | no | unique string | Persistant | 23 days |
| Drupal.toolbar.collapsed | Determines the dispaly preference of the toolbar for the user | no | boolean | Persistant | 100 years |
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to record information about usage. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. For further information on how Google Analytics handles user data please see the overview of Google Analytics privacy. The table below shows details of the cookies that Google analytics uses:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Contains or Links to personal data | Data | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __utma | Tracking for statistics | no | Visitor ID (Anonymous) | Persistent | 30 |
| __utmb | Tracking for statistics | no | Visitor ID (Anonymous) | Persistent | 30 mins |
| __utmc | Tracking for statistics | no | Visitor ID (Anonymous) | Session | End of Session |
| __utmz | Tracking for statistics | no | Visitor ID (Anonymous) | Persistent | 6 months |
ShareThis
This site uses the ShareThis widget to enable you to easily share content through a number of popular services. For further information on how ShareThis handles user data please see the overview of ShareThis privacy. The table below shows details of the cookies that ShareThis uses:
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Contains or Links to personal data | Data | Type | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __uset | Determines whether a cookie has been set | no | Yes or No | Persistent | 4 hours |
| __stid | Tracking for statistics | no | randomly generated number | Persistent | 1 year |
Cookie Preferences
If you delete all cookies, your preferences will be lost and you may lose some functionality. We do not recommend turning cookies off when using our website.
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can alter the settings of your browser to erase cookies or prevent automatic acceptance if you prefer. Generally you have the option to see what cookies have been accepted and you can delete them individually, block third party cookies or cookies from particular sites, accept all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is issued or reject all cookies. Visit the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu on your browser to change the settings, and check the following links for more browser-specific information.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
Further Information
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Changes to our Cookie Statement
Any changes we may make to our Cookie Statement in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you.