Cookies
By using this website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to the use cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are files sent by web servers to web browsers, and stored by the web browsers.
The information is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables a web server to identify and track web browsers.
There are two main kinds of cookies: session and persistent. Session cookies are deleted from your computer when you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain stored on your computer until deleted, or until they reach their expiry date.
Cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find most useful. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
2. Third-party cookies
Google analytics
Google Analytics are non-essential cookies. These are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. To opt out of being tracked by Google analytics across all websites visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
__utma: used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utma cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google analytics.
__utmt: used to throttle request rate.
__utmb: used to determine new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and no existing __utmb cookies exists. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google analytics.
__utmc: not used in ga.js. Set for interoperability with urchin.js. Historically, this cookie operated in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session/visit.
__utmz: stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached your site. The cookie is created when the javascript library executes and is updated every time data is sent to Google analytics.
__utmv: used to store visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the _setCustomVar method with a visitor level custom variable. This cookie was also used for the deprecated _setVar method. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google analytics.
Visit https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage for more information on Google analytics cookies.
Social networks
We use social sharing buttons, links and embedded content from our social media pages. We do not control cookies from these sites. You can view their respective policies below:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies/
Twitter - https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170514
Google - https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/legal/cookies/
Pinterest - https://uk.about.pinterest.com/privacy/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie_policy
AddThis - http://www.addthis.com/privacy
Ecommerce
We use Shopify for all ecommerce transactions. You can view their respective policies below:
Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
We use MailChimp as our email solution. You can view their policy below:
MailChimp - http://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
3. Cookie classification
The ICC classifies cookies in the following categories:
Necessary cookies: these cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
Performance cookies: these cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.
Functionality cookies: these cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Targeting/advertising cookies: these cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organisation.
4. Controlling cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
You can change your browser settings to delete or prevent cookies from being stored on your computer or mobile device without your explicit consent. To modify your browser settings see below:
Chrome - https://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
Safari - https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19214
Firefox - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
Internet Explorer - https://support.microsoft.com/gp/cookies/en
Opera - http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/