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What are cookies?

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We recommend that you accept and use cookies. A full list of the cookies we use is below. By using our websites you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device, however you can block these cookies using your browser settings (there are instructions below on how to do this).
 

Protecting and managing your online privacy

We are committed to protecting you and any data (anonymous or otherwise) that we collect about you online. This section tells you how we use cookies, why, and how this allows us to improve our service. It also tells you how you can manage what cookies are stored on your device.

By using our websites (through any device) you agree that this Cookies Policy applies to that use in addition to any other terms and conditions which may apply.
 
We reserve the right to make changes to our Cookies Policy. Any such changes shall appear here and become effective immediately. Your continued use of our websites is taken as meaning that you agree to any such changes.
 

How we use cookies

When you visit this website, we log your Internet Protocol (IP) address and use cookies to recognise your device (computer or mobile for instance) when you return to our site.
 
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How to enable/disable cookies

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How to change cookie settings

 

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