Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

Our Platform uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is stored on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit the Platform. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our Platform and also allows us to improve our Platform.‍


    1. There are two main types of cookies:


      1. session cookies: these are temporary files, deleted when you finish browsing a website and are not stored on your computer longer than this. The next time you visit that website, the website will not recognise you.


      1. persistent cookies: these are stored on your computer after you have finished using a website so that the website provider can remember your actions and preferences the next time you use it.


Cookies can be set by the website you have browsed, i.e. the website displayed in the uniform resource locator (URL) window. These are called first party cookies. Third party cookies are set by a website other than the one you are browsing.
 


1. How do we use cookies?


    1. to estimate our audience size and usage pattern;


    1. to store information about your preferences, and so allow us to customise our site according to your individual interests;


    1. to speed up your searches; and


    1. to recognise you when you return to our site.


 


2. . Consent and control of cookies. 


If you continue to use our Platform we will assume that you are happy to receive all cookies from our Platform. 


If you would prefer to change your cookie settings, you can do so at any time. 


Most browsers automatically accept cookies unless you change your internet browser settings. If you wish to restrict, block or delete the cookies which are set by any websites, you can generally do this through your browser settings. These settings are usually found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your internet browser.


You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Platform may become inaccessible or not function properly.


If you delete cookies relating to our Platform we will not remember things about you, including your cookie preferences, and you will be treated as a first-time visitor the next time you visit the site.


To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit  www.allaboutcookies.org .