A cookie is a very small text file placed on an internet user’s hard drive. It is generated by a web page server, which is basically the computer that operates a website. The information the cookie contains is set by the server and it can be used by that server whenever the user visits the site. A cookie can be thought of as an internet user’s identification card, which tell a website when the user has returned. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and preferences, and provide information to the owners of sites which can be used to improve your online experience.1 For example, an online store may store unpurchased items in your basket for a period of time.
We use “necessary” cookies to make our site work. We use “analytic cookies” to help us make improvements based on engagement. Both are collected autonomously on our website. Our analytic cookies are collected using Google Analytics and track various statistics relating to visitor behavior. For example, which pages are most visited; the amount of time spent; the time and date; country of origin and whether any actions have been made (specifically a download of our pricelist or terms and conditions). These statistics are general and do not personally identify the visitor. It is a condition of visiting our site that you allow us to collect both cookies. Analytic cookies cannot be rejected at this time. Therefore, if you choose to decline both, you will not be able to use our website.
Web browsers give users control over what cookies are stored, but each works slightly differently. Visit abooutcookies.org (opens in a new tab) to find out more.