Cookie policy
Our site uses Cookies, which are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website, to improve your experience and gather information on how you use our website.
You can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of this sites functionality.
You can accept all cookies when prompted or you have the option to block cookies by altering the relevant settings within this prompt or browser.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘C’ icon. You can then adjust the available sliders to ‘On’ or ‘Off’. You may need to refresh your page for your settings to take effect.
This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track thing like such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
For more information about Google’s cookie usage visit Google’s Cookie Usage Page
Name | Purpose | Vendor | Expiration time |
|---|---|---|---|
CookieControl | Cookie Control cookies. This cookie is set in order to remember the user's preferences in regards to cookies. | Civic | 90 days |
has_js | Drupal uses this cookie to indicate whether or not the visitors browser has JavaScript enabled. | Drupal | Non Expiring |
LPSID | This is a pattern type cookie associated with software from LivePerson which enables online chat functionality with site visitors. This cookie appears to be a unique session identifier. | LivePerson | Non Expiring |
LPVID | This cookie name is associated with software from LIvePerson, which enables website owners to add online chat functionality to communicate directly with visitors. This cookie is believed to be a unique visitor identifier. | LivePerson | Non Expiring |
Name | Purpose | Vendor | Expiration time |
|---|---|---|---|
_dc_gtm_ | This cookie pattern is related to the _gat cookie pattern that is also usually deployed by Google. The _gat cookie pattern is used to throttle the request rate; if Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, the cookie root changes to _dc_gtm_ | Non Expiring | |
_gat_UA-- | This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. It appears to be a variation of the _gat cookie which is used to limit the amount of data recorded by Google on high traffic volume websites. | Non Expiring | |
_gat | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics, according to documentation it is used to throttle the request rate - limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. | 10 Minutes | |
_gid | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics. This appears to be a new cookie and as of Spring 2017 no information is available from Google. It appears to store and update a unique value for each page visited. | Non Expiring | |
_dc_gtm_ | This cookie pattern is related to the _gat cookie pattern that is also usually deployed by Google. The _gat cookie pattern is used to throttle the request rate; if Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, the cookie root changes to _dc_gtm_ | Non Expiring |
This cookie will be installed on an adhoc basis and when added it will appear under a marketing heading giving you the option to disable.
Name | Purpose | Vendor | Expiration time |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers | Non Expiring |
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