Definition of a Cookie

Overview of Cookie Usage: This Cookie Notice provides detailed information about the types of cookies and similar tracking technologies that we deploy across our websites and apps. It explains their purposes, how they function, and the choices available to you for managing these cookies.

Why do we use cookies?

To ensure that we give you the most relevant information in a timely fashion.
They help us know who you are, and so we can present content that's personalised.
This will improve your overall experience.
They help us to improve products and services, so you can do things like see which friends are online to chat, use buttons to share information.
They help make more secure, informing us if someone tries to access your account or participates in an activity that violates our terms and conditions.

Analysis & Research uses third party analytics service to collect information about how the site is used by visitors. We use the information to prepare reports and to help us to improve the site. The cookies collect information anonymously. The data collected includes the number of visitors to a site, the route taken by visitors to get to and the pages they have visited. Authentication Cookies help us identify our members, so that when you start a session you can enjoy offers, experiences and various benefits such as accessing our learning content. They also enable us to make the changes you have asked for. For example: when you have requested to see the site in a certain language or when you request that "remember my password".

Strategies for Effective Cookie Handling

You can refuse cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you in the manner and for the purposes set out above.