use of cookies
A cookie is a small message given to your web browser by websites you visit. The browser stores the message in a text file, and the message is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. We use cookies to provide us with anonymous aggregate information on how people use our website and to help us to know what they find interesting and useful on our website.
the cookies we use
The headings below explain what cookies are set on our website and why.
Content Management System ASP Session cookie
ASP.NET_SessionId
The content management system uses this cookie as you navigate between pages on the website. It keeps a record of your session while on the website. The cookie expires once the browser is closed.
Google Analytics cookies
PageMode?
Used to save your preferred mode for viewing this site (mobile or full)
_utma
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
_utmb
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
_utmc
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
_utmz
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
_utmmobile
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site.
can i delete or limit cookies?
We recommend that you allow the above cookies, but if you decide that you would like to delete or control which cookies are allowed, then information on how to do this can be found by visiting aboutcookies.org (external website).