Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to enhance the functionality of the website by, for example, storing your preferences. We use cookies to enable us to provide certain basic features for example, enabling us to identify your device, or to remember that you have logged in as you move through the website. If you would like more information on what cookies are used on this website and their functionality you can view a list below.

We do not sell the information collected by cookies, nor do we disclose the information to third parties, except where required by law (for example to government bodies and law enforcement agencies). However if you are uncomfortable with the idea of websites storing information on your computer or mobile device there are ways to block some or all cookies and to delete cookies that have already been set. If you do so please be aware that by deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our site.

What are cookies?

Like many websites we use cookies to help improve the performance of our website and provide you with a better user experience. Cookies are simple text files containing anonymous information that are stored on your computer by websites that you visit. There two main types of cookies, session cookies and permanent cookies.

Session Cookies

These cookies are only stored on the user’s computer for the time which the user is browsing the website. These cookies are automatically deleted from the user’s computer when you stop using the website. They are usually used to store a ‘session ID’ which allows you to login once and then move around the site without needing to log back in or to add items to your shopping basket.

Permanent, persistent, or stored cookies

These are cookies that are not automatically deleted from a user’s computer when their browsing session has finished. They are used to retain your user information and preferences to make your experience on our website simpler and quicker. They are also used to provide information about the numbers of visitors to the site, how much time each visitor spends on each page and the general performance of the website.

Changing your cookie settings

If you would like to remove or manage which cookies are stored on your computer or mobile device you can do this in your browser. Below are links that will take you to the ‘help’ page of the major browsers where you will be able to find more information on how to do this. Again we would like to remind you that by deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our site.

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Embedded content

We sometimes embed photos and video content from websites such as YouTube and Flickr to provide a better user experience. When you visit pages containing this content, you may be presented with cookies from these websites. We do not control these cookies and you will need to check with the relevant websites for more information.

More information about cookies

If you would like to find out more about Cookies more information can be found at the following links:

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