Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer when you visit a website.

This website uses cookies to distinguish you from other visitors, and to help us understand how the site is used in order for us to improve the overall user experience.

By continuing to navigate this website you are agreeing to accept our use of cookies as outlined in the policy below.


What types of cookies are used?

There are two types of cookies:

  1. Persistent cookies
    Persistent cookies remain on your computer until a specified expiry date is met, or until manually deleted.
  2. Session cookies
    Session cookies remain on your computer only temporarily. Once you close your browser window, all session cookies will be deleted.
 

The cookies used can be divided into three categories:

  1. Necessary cookies
    These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of the website.
  2. Functional cookies
    These cookies provide additional or improved website functionality.
  3. Analytical cookies
    These cookies allow information on how the website is used to be recorded.
 
Cookie name Type Category Purpose
PHPSESSID Session Necessary This cookie facilitates the core website functionality. The website cannot function correctly without this cookie.
hit_counter_cookie Persistent Functional This cookie is used to determine how many visitors the website has received based upon sessions.
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_gid		 Persistent Analytical These are 3rd party Google Analytics cookies. They are used to collect analytical information on how the website is used.

How do I block cookies?

If you wish to block cookies please alter your browser settings to reflect your preferences.

However, please be aware that blocking cookies may significantly impact the usability of the website, and you may no longer be able to use all available functionality.


Revisions

We may update this cookie policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.


Date revised: 23/05/2018