Why are you asking me to opt in to cookies?
Since 26 May 2011, websites aimed at the UK and EU have been required to follow the new cookie regulations, which you can find out more about from the Information Commissioner’s Office: http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx
What is a cookie?
It is a file that is stored on your computer when you visit a website. Most websites use them, and they are generally harmless. When you revisit the website later or visit a different web page, a copy of the cookie file is sent to the website.
They can be used to store information and have many uses, the most common being tracking, remembering your details/settings and keeping you logged in to an account.
You can find out more about cookies from the following websites:
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
- Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.mspx
- Mozilla: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cookies
What cookies do you have and why?
Here is the table of cookies we use on our site.
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Hey, there’s a cookie which isn’t listed! That cookie wasn’t opt-in!
As our website uses a content management system and additional third-party plugins, it can be difficult for us to notice the cookies being used, especially after software updates.
If you notice a cookie that has got past us, or have a question about one, please contact us.
There are also some essential cookies which are required for the website to work; these can only be blocked by changing your browser settings.
How do I disable/block cookies?
We recommend visiting your browser’s help section to find out how.
- Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies
- Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955
- Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
- Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677
Third-Party Cookies Opt-Out
Some cookies are used and provided by third-party sources. While we might not use all of them here, these are the main links you can use to opt out.
Google Analytics:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads:
http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/html/opt-out.html
https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/#display_optout
Yahoo Ads:
http://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/opt_out/targeting/
AddThis:
http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out
Facebook Ads:
http://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
Do Not Track Me!
Do Not Track is an up-and-coming feature in web browsers which allows you to tell websites that you do not want to be tracked. While not all websites currently use it, you can find out more about how to set it up in your browser from the following websites.
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-turn-do-not-track-feature
- Internet Explorer: http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/Browser/DoNotTrack/Default.html
To find out more about Do Not Track, visit http://donottrack.us/.
