Cookies policy

We use cookies and similar technologies (‘cookies’ for short) on this website. This notice explains:  

  • what cookies are  
  • the types of cookies we use 
  • what we use cookies for  
  • how you can control them.

Cookies may collect your personal information. For more information on privacy and your rights, go to the privacy notice. 

What are cookies? 

Cookies are used to store information on your device or in its memory to improve your experience.  

They also provide useful insights to the website owner.  

For example, they can be used to:  

  • improve website features and security 
  • allow the website to remember actions you’ve previously carried out 
  • provide analytics information on how users engage with the website.

Most cookies have an expiry date, but you can delete them at any time.  

Browsers have settings to allow you to block and clear cookies.  

For more information, see the ‘How can I control cookies?’ at the end of this notice. 

Types of cookies used on our website 

Cookies: Small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Most cookies have an expiry date, but you can delete them at any time.  

Browsers have settings to allow you to block and clear cookies.  

See the ‘How can I control cookies?’ section at the end of this notice for more information. 

Local storage: Small text files stored on your device by your web browser.  

The information stored remains even after you close the browser or restart the device.  

You can erase local storage at any time by deleting your browser's history. 

Session storage: Used by your web browser to store information in your device’s memory.  

Information held in session storage is cleared when you close your browser. 

How we use cookies on this website 

This section explains more about the specific cookies used on this website. 

‘Strictly necessary’ cookies 

These are set by default and do not require your consent, as they’re permitted by privacy laws.  

These cookies are required for the operation of our website.  

They give us information needed for website security and to help the website function properly. 

Name

Provider

Purpose

Expiry

Type

UMB_UCONTEXT

Umbraco

The authentication cookie which is set in the browser when a user logs in.

40 mins

HTTP Cookie

UMB_UCONTEXT_C

Umbraco

The authentication cookie which is set in the browser when a user logs in.

Session

Session storage

UMB-XSRF-V

Umbraco

Used to store the Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF) token validation value.

Session

Session storage

UMB-XSRF-TOKEN

Umbraco

Used to store the Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF) token value.

Session

Session storage

UMB_PREVIEW

Umbraco

Allows a previewed page to act as a published page only on the browser which has initialized previewing.

Session

Session storage

Functionality cookies 

These are only sent if you give us your permission.  

They enable us to personalise our content and remember your name and preferences – for example, your choice of language or region. 

 

Name

Provider

Purpose

Expiry

Type

cuvid

cusid

cuvon

Click Dimensions

These cookies collect information about how our visitors use this site. This data is collected anonymously, and is used to help improve this website’s functionality. For more information, see ClickDimensions page on standard customer DPA.

2 years

30 minutes

When you quit your browser

HTTP Cookie

UserMatchHistory

lang

AnalyticsSyncHistory

lidc

li_gc

bcookie

bscookie 

LinkedIn

We occasionally use LinkedIn’s advertising platform to serve targeted adverts.

These cookies collect information about how LinkedIn users use this site and the performance of adverts. To find out more about LinkedIn’s cookies click here.

1 month

end of session

a month

a few seconds

2 years

2 years

2 years 

HTTP cookie

notified 

Cookie pop up

This cookie collects information about the cookie policy notice so that it will not show again if the user has been served this information.

12 months

HTTP cookie

vuid 

Vimeo

These cookies are used by the Vimeo player on websites.

2 years

HTTP cookie

Analytics and performance cookies 

These are only sent if you give us your permission. 

These cookies allow us to count and differentiate users, as well as track the movement of visitors as they use our website. 

They give us information to improve the way our website works, by ensuring users find what they’re looking for easily.  

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. 

 

Name

Provider

Purpose

Expiry

Type

_utma

_utmb

_utmc

_utmz

_ga _gid

Google Analytics

These cookies collect information about how our visitors use this site. This data is collected anonymously, and is used to help improve this website’s functionality and provide analytics report for this website. For more information, see Google Analytics page on safeguarding your data.

2 years

30 minutes

when you quit your browser

6 months

1 day

HTTP Cookie

_gcl_au

Google Tag Manager

This cookie collects information and measures performance of our Google Ads.

3 months

HTTP cookie

_hjFirstSeen

hjIncludedInSessionSample

_hjINcludedInPageviewSample

_hjAbsoluteSessionInprogress 

Hotjar

Hotjar is software that helps us understand how users experience our website. These cookies collect information about how visitors use this site. This data is collected anonymously and is used to help improve the user experience. For more information, or to turn off tracking, see Hotjars policy page here.

30 minutes

2 minutes

2 minutes

30 minutes

HTTP cookie

Advertising cookies 

These are only sent if you give us your permission. 

These cookies are used to track interactions from our LinkedIn or Google adverts. This may include the pages you have visited or the links you have followed. We use this information to analyse and optimise our advertising campaigns. 

 

Name

Provider

Purpose

Expiry

Type

UserMatchHistory

lang

AnalyticsSyncHistory

lidc

li_gc

bcookie

bscookie 

LinkedIn

We occasionally use LinkedIn’s advertising platform to serve targeted adverts.

These cookies collect information about how LinkedIn users use this site and the performance of adverts. To find out more about LinkedIn’s cookies click here.

1 month

end of session

a month

a few seconds

2 years

2 years

2 years 

HTTP cookie

__gsas

Google Ads

We occasionally use Google Ads to serve targeted adverts.

These cookies collect information about how users use this site and the performance of adverts. To find out more about Google Ads cookies click here.

3 months

HTTP cookie

Third-party cookies 

Sometimes, we link to third party websites or embed third party content on our pages.  

If you access this content, the relevant third-party websites may also place cookies on your device.  

We don’t have any control over this, so please check the relevant website’s privacy and cookies notice. 

 

How can I control cookies? 

You can use your web browser to delete, block or allow all cookies.  

You can also block third-party cookies. 

Additional options to control your cookies include:  

  • clearing all cookies when you close your browser 
  • using a private browsing session 
  • installing add-ons or plugins to give you more options.

For general information about this, go to All About Cookies. 

Find out more on how popular browsers manage your data using these links: