Other similar technologies
In addition to standard cookies and web beacons, our services may use other similar technologies to store and read data files from your computer. This includes the use of flash cookies which are created by Adobe Flash. To manage these cookies, visit the Website Storage Settings Panel on www.adobe.com. We are minimising our use of flash cookies but they may be used by third parties on our websites and services.
Session cookies and persistent cookies
Our servers use two different types of cookies.
The first type is known as a ‘session-based’ cookie and is allocated to your computer only for the duration of your visit to our Web site. It helps you to move around the Web site faster and, if you’re a registered customer, it allows us to give you information relevant to your selected service. This cookie automatically expires when you close down your browser.
The second type of cookie is known as a ‘persistent’ cookie. These cookies will remain on your computer for a period of time set for each cookie. These cookies allow us to:
- limit how often you see a particular advertisement or announcement on our web site;
- identify your preferences when customising content for you;
- provide you with relevant self-help information;
- record how many times you visit a page or advertisement;
- limit and record how often you can vote in our polls;
- confirm you are a registered user and save your login details when accessing certain services on our websites; and
- collect statistics on the use of our services.
How to refuse or opt out of cookies
Most browsers automatically accept cookies but provide controls that allow you to block or delete them. If you wish to block cookies from your browser software, please check the browser help menu for relevant instructions. Take care to ensure that you select the correct type and version of your browser software:
Unfortunately, if you choose to decline cookies, some of the interactive features and some functionality of our websites and our services may not be available to you. We advise regular users of our websites and services to accept cookies from us.
If you want to know more about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
For more information about interest based advertising and how to opt out, please visit www.youronlinechoices.com/uk
How to change your browser settings to disable cookies
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8 (Windows XP/Vista)
1. Select Tools from the main task bar, then Internet Options.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click OK.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8,9 (Windows 7)
1. Click on the Settings cog icon (top right).
2. Click on Internet Options.
3. Click on Privacy and choose your options.
4. Click Apply and then OK.
Firefox 3.0+, 4.0+, 5.0+,6.0+
1. Choose Tools from the main task bar, then options.
2. Click the privacy tab.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click OK.
Safari 5 & 6
1. Choose Safari from the main task bar, then preferences.
2. Click on the privacy panel.
3. Choose the settings you want.
4. Click X to close
Google Chrome
1. Click the menu icon and select Settings from the list.
2. Click the Show the advance settings.
3. Click Content Settings in the Privacy section.
4. Choose the settings you want.
5. Click X to close.
Mobile Devices
iOS
1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
2. Select Safari.
3. Click Accept Cookies.
4. Choose your preferred settings.
Android
1. Start the browser application.
2. Click the Menu button.
3. Select the More option, then Settings.
4. Tick or clear Accept cookies.
Windows Phone 7
1. From the home screen, click on the right arrow.
2. Scroll down to Settings.
3. Swipe across and select Internet Explorer.
4. Tick or clear Accept cookies.