Cookies – what are they?

A "cookie" is a piece of information, like a tag, that's stored on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. Cookies are not computer programs and can't read other information saved on your hard drive. They cannot be used to disseminate viruses, or get a user's email address or other data.

This website will function best with cookies enabled, but you can set your web browser to either accept or decline cookies.

Cookies and the law

In line with the EU Directive regarding cookies, this website must inform customers that cookies are used on this website. By using this website, you accept that cookies are used.

What are cookies used for?

• to give you a better online experience, allowing the website to function as it should

• to protect your security

• to allow paypal to function

• to allow you to share and promote via social media

• google analytics to find out where our traffic comes from

What information is kept by the cookie?

A cookie will typically hold:

• the name of the website that it has come from

• how long the cookie will stay on your computer or phone

• a value – usually a randomly generated unique number

How long do cookies stay on your computer?

Session cookies – these only last until you close your browser. They are not stored on your hard drive. They are usually used to track the pages that you visit so that information can be customised for you for that visit to a website.

Persistent cookies – these are stored on your hard drive until you delete them or they reach their expiry date. These may, for example, be used to remember your preferences when you use a website.

How do cookies affect your privacy?

You can visit this website without revealing any personal information. We protect any personal information very carefully. The security and safety of your personal information is very important to us.

Where can I find more information?

Should you require any more information regarding cookies, please see the following links -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

http://www.allaboutcookies.org/

How do you turn Cookies off (Opt out)?

If you have concerns about cookies, you can easily disable cookies in your web browser by using the help feature provided by your web browser and this should provide you with information on how to turn off cookies.

Alternatively, please visit this web page http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Cookies and follow the instructions for the web browser you are using.

Please note that this website might not function properly and you may encounter problems, such as with shopping if cookies are disabled.