This privacy notice tells you what information we collect when you visit this website, what we do with it and how you can opt out.
Like many websites, when someone visits this website we collect standard Internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source. We will not pass this information to anyone else.
Cookies
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR) cover the use of cookies and similar technologies for storing information, and accessing information stored, on a user's equipment such as their computer or mobile.
A "cookie" is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit some websites. When you visit the website again, the cookie is sent back to the website and allows that site to recognize your browser. Cookies may also store user preferences and other information, and can be used to gather anonymous analytics that help improve websites based on how people use them. The use of cookies and similar technologies has for some time been commonplace and cookies in particular are important in the provision of many online services. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However some website features or services may not function properly without cookies.
Use of cookies by us
We give you the opportunity to explicitly accept cookies or decline cookies. The first time you visit our website, a banner at the top of the page gives information about cookies and asks you whether you want to Accept Cookies or Decline Cookies. A cookie remembering whether you accepted or declined cookies will be stored on your computer so that we won't need to ask you again. If you don't want even this cookie, do not click on either button, but note that this banner will appear on every page every time you visit the website.
Once you have accepted or declined cookies, you can change your cookie settings by clicking on the cookie icon at the bottom left corner of the page.
This website uses joomla! software, which uses a cookie to enable proper operation of the website. We also use Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The cookies used are detailed below.
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Cookie Source |
Cookie Name |
Data stored in the cookie and its purpose |
| Accept/Decline Cookies banner | ccm_cookies_accepted |
This cookie only ever contains the value 'no' if you clicked on 'Decline Cookies' or 'yes' if you clicked on 'Accept Cookies'. It contains no personal information. Its purpose is to remember whether you have previously clicked on Accept Cookies or Decline Cookies so that we don't have to ask you every time you visit the website. |
| Google Analytics | _utma _utmb _utmc _utmz |
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. Google Analytics do not collect any personal information as identified in their privacy policy. Google also have a browser plugin for various browsers that allows users to opt out of their analytics. |
| joomla! | A string of 32 characters | This is a unique number that allows joomla! to function correctly. It does not contain any personal information about you and is deleted when you close your browser. |
Changing browser settings to accept or reject cookies
If you wish to prevent all cookies from being placed on your computer, you will need to change your browser settings to reject cookies. How to do this will depend on which browser you use and we provide further details for the most popular browsers below. However, this may severely affect how web pages look and how they function and some websites may not display at all.
For other browsers, consult the browser's help pages or the browser's supplier.
For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile phone please refer to your phone's manual or the manufacturer's website.
Viewing cookies
If you wish to view cookies from a website, consult your browser's help pages.
Newsletter subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you must supply a name and a valid email address. This information, along with the IP address used to subscribe, are captured automatically and retained.
We may use the details you have supplied and the IP address to check whether you are suspected of spamming other websites and we will use this information to consider whether to allow your subscription. We may use the information supplied and the IP address and log them with an anti-spam service to warn others of suspected spamming activity.
Subscription is granted entirely at our discretion and we reserve the right to refuse a subscription without giving any reason.
If we refuse your subscription, the details you entered are automatically retained. This gives us a measure of control over repeated applications, which frequently occurs when spammers try to subscribe.
To unsubscribe from the newsletter, click on the link at the bottom of every newsletter or contact us, giving us the name and email address you used to subscribe.
If you unsubscribe from the newsletter, your personal details are not automatically deleted, but we will delete them within three months.
When we send out a newsletter, we automatically gather details about whether you open the email and which links you click on. We use this information to gauge the effectiveness of our newsletters.
Contact form
When you fill in a contact form, you are given the opportunity to provide an email address that we can use to reply to you. We will only use this email address to reply to you and we will not pass it to anyone else.
RSS feed
If you subscribe to one of our RSS feeds using an RSS Reader, we do not retain any information about you or your subscription. However, since we use Google's FeedBurner service to deliver the feed, you should consult their privacy policy.
If you subscribe to one of our RSS feeds via FeedBurner and choose delivery by email, FeedBurner will collect and retain the email address you enter and this information is available to us.
Useful information
Information regarding the PECR on cookies can be found on the website of the Information Commissioner's Office.
A number of websites provide detailed information on cookies, including AllAboutCookies.org and AllAboutCookies.org.uk.
The Internet Advertising Bureau website Your Online Choices allows you to install opt-out cookies across different advertising networks.
Google has developed a browser add-on to allow users to opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites which use this popular analytics product.
New technologies such as Mozilla's Do Not Track allow you to tell websites not to track you.
Internet Explorer has a feature called Tracking Protection Lists which allows you to import a list of websites you want to block.
Many browsers, including Chrome and Firefox, allow you to prevent third-party websites setting cookies. Consult your browser's help pages for further information.
Use of personal information
Other than as stated above, we do not use or collect any other personal information. We explicitly do not pass on personal information to others except where required by law.
Server location
The server that hosts this website is located in the USA provided by A Small Orange who provide data protection equivalent to the Safe Harbor Principles.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice does not cover any links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit. Visiting other websites may cause cookies to be placed on your computer.
We accept no liability for any websites linked to from this website.
Trade marks and copyright
We retain copyright of all original material on this website. We acknowledge the trade marks and copyright of others, but we use material under the fair dealing concept, generally for criticism or review.
Changes to this privacy notice
We keep our privacy notice under regular review. This privacy notice was last updated on 16 March 2013.
If you have any queries about this privacy notice, please contact us.
