Cookie Policy
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a simple file containing a small bit of information, that the website places in the cookie folder of the web browser on your computer. When the browser later returns to the same website, the information in the cookie is then retrieved by the website and used to recognise the user.
A cookie will usually contain data such as the domain name from which it came from, a unique number used as an identifier, some data related to its purpose such as your preferences on the website and the lifetime, or expiry, of the cookie.
There are 3 main types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: These basic cookies are used to carry out the essential functions on websites, such as website to identify you as a user, remember you from page to page within the website and maintaining log in details for the session or a transaction. These expire as soon as you close your browser, or after a short period of typically 20 minutes of inactivity.
- Persistent Cookies: These are the small text files that are dropped into the cookies folder of your web browser by the website. They can contain information to record specific browsing information such as how you reached the website, the pages you view, options you select, and the path you have taken through the site. These typically remain in your cookies folder.
- Third Party Cookies: These are persistent cookies from any other domain, such as third party services like Google Analytics. These are typically used by the website to measure the number of visitors and to allow social links to Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.
Why does this Website have a Cookie Policy?
A new cookie regulation has come in, the ePrivacy Directive in the UK. The regulation’s purpose is to make website owners communicate clearly and transparently about how they are using cookies, so that web users are better informed about how their information is being noted and used.
As advertisers and businesses have become more advanced in using technologies to track and target consumers online, there has been a demand for a more transparent privacy policy when it comes to the use of cookies.
Our aim is to provide you with clear information about the cookies that we use, so that you can make an informed decision about whether you want to use this website and agree with the cookies used.
What if I don’t accept Cookies?
The vast majority of websites will use cookies in some shape or form as they are an invaluable part of the programmers toolset, enabling websites to offer advanced features such as shopping baskets, customised content and other common functions that make browsing easier.
If you choose not to any cookies then many websites will not perform as they should, and you may not be able to log in, save preferences, complete orders or use the more advanced features of the website.
How do I disable Cookies completely?
The most widely used browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari provide the option in their settings to disable cookies.
You will also be able to delete cookies, which deletes any existing cookies in your web browser’s cookie folder, but unless these are disallowed they will be replaced next time you visit the website.
The majority of browsers allow you to be selective about allowing and disallowing different types of cookies, giving the you the ability to disallow persistent cookies but allow session cookies that are integral to websites functioning properly.
Does this Website use Cookies?
Our policy is to use the absolute minimum number of cookies possible, whilst providing a service to you as effectively as possible.
This website does not directly drop any persistent cookies onto your computer. However, we do employ some widely used third party tools and services that do use persistent cookies.
These are:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to measure how many visitors we are getting to the website. Google uses cookies storing anonymous data to record browsing information such as how you reached this website, webpages you view and the path you take through the website. Google also reserve the rights to the data collected.
The above services run on this website, and make use of cookies to achieve their functions. The website will still work if you disallow persistent cookies.
List of Cookies Used by this Website
| Cookie Type | Cookie Name | Description |
| Persistent Cookie | Exp_last_visit | This cookie records the date of the last visit to the Website. It is used to highlight new content since your last visit. It expires after 1 year. |
| Persistent Cookie | Exp_perpage | Records the number of entries to be shown on certain pages. The cookie expires after 26 weeks. |
| Session Cookie | Exp_tracker | This cookie contains the last 5 pages you have viewed on the Website. Typically used for form or error message returns to allow better use of the website. Expires after session. |
| Persistent Cookie | Exp_last_activity | Records the time of the last page load. Used in conjunction with the rsn_last_visit cookie. Expires after 1 year. |
| Session Cookie | rsn_sessionid | This cookie contains a unique ID that corresponds to your current session on the Website. Integral to browsing and performing actions on the website. It expires after session. |
| Persistent Cookie | Exp_cookies_allowed | Notes whether you have have given consent for cookies to be set on your machine. This includes Session and Persistant Cookies. Expires after 1 year. |
| Session Cookie | Exp_stashid | This cookie generates a unique ID that relates to session values that determin the current state of the Website and any actions you have performed. Expires after 2 hours. |
| Session Cookie | Exp_flash | Records any user feedback messages created between page views. It expires after session. |
| Third Party | __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz | Google Analytics uses these cookies to define user sessions, and provide core features in its Analytics reports. Google drops and updates these cookies only for the purposes of collecting data for these reports. |