Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies, (files containing an identifier that is sent by a web server and stored by your browser). The cookie identifier is sent back to the server every time the browser makes a page request. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a user.
As specified in the notice at the bottom of each page, by using this website you are consenting to my use cookies by this site.
Analytics cookies are used by this site. The analytics server providers generate statistical information about how the website is used, to then create reports. Our analytics service providers’ privacy policies can be found here:
Third party cookies are also used by this site. These originate from sites other than this one, like linking to our social media accounts. We have no control over how these cookies may be used but you can check their websites to see how they are being used.
A list of all cookies is provided below.
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | session | session | To identify your unique session on the website. |
| viewed_cookie_policy | performance | 1 year | These cookies are used to confirm you agree to our cookies policy. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | session | Session | WordPress test cookie |
| wp-settings- | third party | session | Wordpress also sets a few wp-settings-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface. |
| wp-settings-time-1 | third party | 1 year | Wordpress also sets a few wp-settings-{time}-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface. |
| _ga | third party | 2 years | This cookie is used for Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a tool that helps us understand how visitors engage with our website. The cookie allows us to collect information and report website usage statistics without personally identifying individual visitors to Google. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | third party | 10 minutes | Tracking cookie for Google Analytics. Used to throttle request rate. |
| _gid | third party | 24 hours | Used for Google Analytics to provide information on how visitors engage with the site. |
Blocking and Deleting Cookies
Cookies may be blocked by adjusting the settings of your browser, however this may have a negative impact upon the usability of the site.
- Internet Explorer (v10): Click “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy” and then “Advanced” to override cookie settings
- Firefox (v24): Click “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy”, selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, and unticking “Accept cookies from sites”
- Chrome (v29): Access the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, and then selecting “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.
Cookies may also be deleted as follows, however deleting cookies may have a negative impact on the usability of the site.
- Internet Explorer (v10): You must manually delete cookie files. Instructions for doing so at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
- Firefox (v24): Click Tools”, “Options” and “Privacy”, then selecting “Use custom settings for history”, clicking “Show Cookies”, and then clicking “Remove All Cookies
- Chrome (v29): Access the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, and then selecting “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.