Cookies
We measure visits to our websites in order to improve their usability. Users should be aware that we use cookies to identify registered users who return to the site. It enables us to deliver tailored content to each of our users and lets you store your own selection of material for future use. Some company networks block cookies which means that not all users can enjoy these personalised components of the site.
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small file that is stored on the computer of a visitor when they visit a website. If they visit the website again, the cookie shows that it is a repeat visit. Because the visitor is recognised through the cookie, they are considered personal data. In addition, cookies may contain personal data themselves.
Use of cookies by this site
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
The tables below explains the cookies we use and why.
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First Party Cookies |
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Cookie |
Type |
Expiry |
Linked Info |
Functions |
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CFID CFTOKEN JSESSIONID |
Persist Persist Session |
2 hours 2 hours Session end |
Username |
When a user logs in, maintains Authentication state. |
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VOPECRA |
Persist |
Never |
Anonymous |
Remembers when a user has elected to accept cookies. |
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Third Party Cookies |
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Cookie |
Name |
Type |
Expiry |
Functions |
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Google Analytics |
_utma _utmb _utmc _utmz |
Persistent |
2 years 30 mins End of session 6 months |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our websites. We use the information to compile reports and to help us 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. |
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Google Translate |
googtrans |
Session |
End of session |
Stores your chosen language (if you decide to change it from English). This means that you do not have to select your chosen language every time that you load a new page. |
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. 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.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.