What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is stored on your computer or mobile device when you access some websites. Cookies enable a website to recognise your device and help your browser navigate the site by allowing you to log in automatically and remember any settings you choose during previous visits.
Cookies do not harm your computer.
Can you block cookies?
Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit our site. By using and browsing this website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not consent, you must either disable cookies or refrain from using this website.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but these can be blocked. This can be done by changing the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. Bear in mind though that if you change your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
How to check browser settings for cookies
To check which browser you use:
PC - go to 'Help' and select the 'About' option
Mac - click on the Apple menu within the browser and select the 'About' option
Then follow the instructions below to check if you have cookies enabled on your computer:
PC
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6,7, 8 and 9
Go to 'Tools' at the top of your browser window then select 'Internet options' and click on the 'Privacy' tab
Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below to enable cookies
Mozilla Firefox
Go to 'Tools' and select ‘Options’
Click the ‘Privacy’ icon
Click on ‘Cookies’ and choose 'Allow sites to set cookies'
Google Chrome
Go to 'Tools' and select ‘Options’
Click 'Under the Hood' and select the 'Content settings' button within the 'Privacy' section
Choose 'Allow local data to be set'
Mac
Safari
Click 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'
Click 'Security' then 'Accept cookies'
Mozilla and Netscape
Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' and select 'Preferences'
Find ‘Cookies’ under 'Privacy & Security'
Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
Microsoft Internet Explorer on
Click 'Explorer' and select 'Preferences'
Find 'Cookies' under ‘Receiving Files’
Select 'Never Ask'
Opera
Click 'Menu' and select 'Settings'
Select 'Preferences' and then 'Advanced'
Select 'Accept cookies'