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We use cookies for the following purposes:
Necessary cookies: To enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these.
Preference cookies: To enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region.
Analytical cookies: To help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service delivery.
Our lawful bases for using cookies are:
Contract & legitimate interests: For strictly necessary cookies required to operate our digital services and provide the information you have requested.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but provide controls that allow you to block or delete them. You can adjust your browser settings to “Block all cookies”.
Session cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
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If you have any concerns about our use of cookies, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this notice. If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.
The ICO’s address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint