We use a web analytics tool to analyse site usage, how visitors arrive at our site, what they do on the site, what browser they are using and on what operating system etc. However, this analytics data, collected via a JavaScript tag in the pages of our site, is not tied to personally identifiable information. The data is not shared with any third parties (Google for example).
Cookies
We use a number of different cookies on our site. If you do not know what cookies are, or how to control or delete them, then we recommend you visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk for detailed guidance.
The following table describes the cookies we use on this site and what we use them for. Cookies are neither set by nor shared with any third parties.
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Cookie Preference: Set when you click "Allow Cookies" on the cookie-bar user interface in order to remember your preference. It expires after 7 days.
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MATOMO_SESSID
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MATOMO_SESSID
We use Matomo to monitor traffic levels, search queries and visits to this website. These cookies enable Matomo to determine whether you are a return visitor to the site, and to track the pages that you visit during your session. These cookies are set only after you have given consent to us to use cookies and expire after 7 days.
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Set if you login to the newsflash or newsletter pages to change your subscription preferences. These cookies are essential to the operation of that part of the site. They expire at the end of your browser session.