Cookies
Also known as browser cookies or tracking cookies, cookies are small, often encrypted text files, located in browser directories. They are used by web developers to help users navigate their websites efficiently and perform certain functions. Due to their core role of enhancing/enabling usability or site processes, disabling cookies may prevent users from using certain websites.
Cookies are created when a user’s browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser which then creates a text file. Every time the user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website’s server. Computer Cookies are created not just by the website the user is browsing but also by other websites that run ads, widgets, or other elements on the page being loaded. These cookies regulate how the ads appear or how the widgets and other elements function on the page. For more information see: www.allaboutcookies.org
What cookies are used on this website?
The table below explains the cookies we use and why:
| Source | Cookie Name | Purpose | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | __utma __utmb __utmc __utmv __utmz |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. | Click here for an overview of privacy at Google |
| Content Management System | wordpress_logged_in_ wordpress_test_cookie wp-settings-1 wp-settings-time-1 |
Allows the site to identify a unique user visit. These do not contain any human readable personal data and are used for website functionality. Some of these cookies are deleted when a user closes their browser, the others have a variable expiry date. | We are working to allow more flexibility in the way users can control how cookies are set when visiting our website. |
| __qca bcookie lang IN_HASH JSESSIONID X-LI-IDC leo_auth_token visit |
This cookie is set by LinkedIn when you load any of our pages that include a panel inviting you to “Follow” us. | N/A |
How do I opt out?
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Contact
If you have any questions in relation to the above please do not hesitate to contact us.
