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It is possible to configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to be informed if a cookie is set. We refer you to the manual of your web browser. If you have cookies disabled in your browser you may still able to use the The Preference Centre site but may find that certain features of the site do not function and you will not have the benefit of an automatic login.

 

The Preference Centre uses cookies whenever you visit or login to The Preference Centre. The Preference Centre stores your unique numbers, and creation and expiry dates on your hard disk. This cookie allows you to move from page to page at the site without having to Login in again on each page. The Preference Centre uses session and cache cookies to store data on our server that are individually identifiable. These session cookies are deleted from your device when your browser is closed.

 

The sites or services you visited using the links from this site may store their own cookies on your device. The Preference Centre recommends that you read each site's privacy statement to understand their policies and practices regarding the use of cookies. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies using the settings on your browser. Information for disabling cookies for the following browsers can be found below.

 

 

 

USE OF PERFORMANCE COOKIES

 

The Preference Centre uses website performance cookies (via Google Analytics ) to analyse traffic information such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site. The information collected using these cookies cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

 

We use this services in order to increase the efficiency of our websites.

 

 

USE OF THIRD PARTY COOKIES

 

 

The Preference Centre currently allows the organisations listed below (beside itself) to place targeting cookies:

 

 

Please note that if you delete, block or otherwise restrict cookies, or if you use a different device or Internet browser, you may need to renew your opt-out choice. Alternatively, you can also delete these cookies directly within your browser options.

 

YOUR CONSENT

 

This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by The Preference Centre only. By providing information to our site, you agree to the terms of this cookie policy. However at any time, you can choose to disable our cookies by changing your browser settings. If you do not agree to this cookie policy, please do not use our site.

 

As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers.