COOKIE POLICY
A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer (or other electronic device) when you access my website. I use cookies on this website to:
Recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the website as you do not have to log in each time);
Obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet;
Carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve my content, products and services and to help me better understand my visitor requirements and interests;
Target my marketing and advertising campaigns more effectively by providing interest-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests; and make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.
The information I obtain from my use of cookies will not usually contain your personal data. Although I may obtain information about your computer or other electronic device such as your IP address, your browser and/or other internet log information, this will not usually identify you personally. In certain circumstances I may collect personal information about you—but only where you voluntarily provide it (eg by completing an online form).
In most cases I shall need your consent in order to use cookies on this website. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for me to provide you with a service you have requested (eg to provide you with information).
If you visit my website when your browser is set to accept cookies, I shall interpret this as an indication that you consent to my use of cookies and other similar technologies as described in this website cookie policy. If you change your mind in the future about letting me use cookies, you can modify the settings of your browser to reject cookies or disable cookies completely.
DESCRIPTION OF COOKIES
The table below provides more information about the cookies I use and why:
COOKIE PREFERENCE
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This cookie is used to remember a user’s choice about cookies on our website. Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
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These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use my site. I use the information to compile reports and to help me improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.
HOW TO TURN OFF COOKIES
If you do not want to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of this website. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For further information about cookies and how to disable them please go to the Information Commissioner’s webpage on cookies: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/.