Cookies and Other Similar Technologies

Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?
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A cookie is a small file that is stored on your computer by your web browser when you visit or interact with a given website. The data saved within a cookie is then read each time you load any content from a given website but is only accessible if content is loaded from that website. Cookies are a widely used storage format across the internet designed to provide each user with a better experience.The data within a cookie has many utilities such as, but not limited to, storing preferences, remembering your account, personalising a website to your requirements and understanding how users interact with content.
Types of Cookie
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Cookies can be split into two categories “first” and “third” party. Both are functionally the same, however, a first party cookie is set against the current website you are visiting whereas a third-party cookie is set against a different website whilst viewing the current website. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies for these external services.
Expiry of Cookies
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Each individual cookie can either have a defined expiry date, such as in 6 months, or a temporary session state. A session cookie will automatically expire after a user stops interacting with the website for a short period and could also expire when the user closes their browser. An expired cookie is deleted and no longer accessible to the browser or website.The website makes use of both cookies as well as defined date and session expiries.
Cookie Categorisation
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We have identified the following criteria which all utilised cookies on the website are placed under. Using the cookie management system you are able to control how each group can operate within your browser.
Strictly Necessary
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These cookies are essential in the core operation of this website, such as PHPSESSID and ASP_NET_SessionID. Without these cookies enabled some primary functionality would not be available on the website.
Analytics
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A series of cookies that aid in the collection of anonymous user interactions on the website to understand and improve the website's functionality. Such as, but not limited to, most frequently visited pages, error messaging and the most common web browsers used.These cookies also include those used for page variation testing which aims to improve user experience and site performance.
Marketing
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A series of cookies which serve a range of functions, this includes, but is not limited to, sharing content on social media platforms and providing targeted advertising relevant to the things you're interested in based on your interactions on the website.
Specific Cookie Details
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The following table outlines the commonly used cookies on the website in the above use cases.
Consent Category Vendor Cookie Name Description Expiry
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_gaID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.1-2 years
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_ga_LQ4L5Z0S08ID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.1 year
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_ga_NE226HY4DHID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.1 year
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_ga_NWPMC7GXFGID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.1 year
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_gat_UA-110732284-1ID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.55 seconds
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours.24 hours
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_ga_*ID used to identify users and track individual user sessions.1-2 years
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_gat_*Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests.1 min - 1 hour
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests.1 min - 1 hour
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_id.1.7519Matomo unique visitor ID.1 year
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_ses.1.7519Matomo session cookie.30 mins
AnalyticsMatomoMATOMO_SESSIDMatomo analytics session ID.Session
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_id*Matomo unique visitor ID.1 year
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_ses*Matomo session cookie.30 mins
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_refStores attribution information (the referrer that brought the visitor to the website).(blank)
AnalyticsMatomopk_cvarStores custom variables in key-value pairs to define additional metadata about the visitor or their actions during a session; it could be any custom data you want to track. Because this is a session-based cookie, it only applies to the current visit.Session
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_hsrSession cookie temporarily stores Heatmap session data when using the Matomo Heatmap feature.30 minutes
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_testcookieTemporary cookie to check if a visitor’s browser supports cookies (set in Internet Explorer only).Temporary cookie that expires almost immediately after being set.
AnalyticsMatomo_pk_uidIf enabled, this cookie assigns the same ID to a visitor navigating across all your domains and subdomains, so Matomo can recognise users across devices and sessions. It is only used when enabling third party cookies in Matomo’s config file.13 months
AnalyticsMixpanelmp_dcf92de2536230bc15087d6987d509aa_mixpanelMixpanel analytics tracking.1 year
MarketingGoogle AdSense_gcl_auUsed for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites.3 months
MarketingGoogle AdSense_gcl_*Used for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites.3 months
MarketingLinkedInbcookieTracks use of embedded services.1 year
MarketingLinkedInli_gcStores guest consent for non-essential cookies.6 months
MarketingLinkedInlidcUsed for routing and tracking embedded services.24 hours
MarketingLinkedInli_fat_idUsed to store LinkedIn Ad Click ID if you have clicked an ad on LinkedIn6 months
MarketingTwitter / Xmuc_adsUsed for advertising targeting.1 year
MarketingTwitter / Xpersonalization_idIdentifies users for personalization and ads.1 year
MarketingYouTube__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKENAids in rolling out updates or features.6 months
MarketingYouTubeVISITOR_INFO1_LIVEEstimates bandwidth on pages with integrated videos.6 months
MarketingYouTubeYSCRegisters unique ID to keep statistics of videos seen.Session
MarketingMeta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads_fbpUsed by Facebook to deliver ad products like real-time bidding.3 months
MarketingMeta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads_fbcUsed by Facebook to deliver ad products like real-time bidding.3 months
NecessaryCivic Cookie ControlCookieControlStores user consent preferences.1 year
Third-Party Tool's use of Cookies
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We may work with third party advertisers that use cookies and similar technologies to provide more relevant advertising about our Products and Services on our website and across the internet.

To provide this 'interest-based advertising', the parties combine non-personal data about your online activities acquired over time, which helps cater for advertising that is delivered to you. Examples of this may include an advertisement on a Facebook page or a Google owned page such as a search results page or YouTube, or on a site within Google's advertising network.

You can manage your preferences and opt out of personalised ads from third-party advertisers and ad networks who are members of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance by visiting YourOnlineChoices.

If you have opted out of receiving communications from us, we will not use your email for interest-based advertising, although you may still be subject to certain interest-based advertising depending upon your browser and device settings.
Managing and Opting Out
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