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Cookies<\/h2>\n

OES uses cookies to better understand how people use our website and these cookies allow us to tailor the experience for visitors. This page gives you information on what cookie are, what we collect and how you can change your settings to suit you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Effective as from 1 July 2018.<\/p>\n

1. Why do you have a Cookies Policy?<\/h3>\n

The reason we have a Cookies Policy is to explain to you what cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and what you need to do if you want to restrict, block, disable or delete them. Our Cookies Policy is part of, and is subject to, our Privacy Statement<\/a> and our Website Terms<\/a>. By accessing and\/or using our Website you confirm that you accept the terms of our Cookies Policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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2. What are cookies and similar technologies?<\/h3>\n

A cookie is a small text file of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you access or use a website. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive. There are also technologies similar to cookies (e.g. clear gifs) that do the same.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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3. Why do we use cookies and similar technologies?<\/h3>\n

Data is collected because it can be necessary to a website\u2019s operation, to assess and\/or improve its performance, and\/or to provide a personalised experience etc.<\/p>\n

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.<\/p>\n

To find out more about cookies, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/your-data-matters\/online\/cookies\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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4. What if I don\u2019t want cookies and similar technologies?<\/h3>\n

You can restrict, block, disable or delete cookies and similar technologies. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about how to do that, please visit\u00a0http:\/\/cookies.insites.com\/disable-cookies\/<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0https:\/\/www.allaboutcookies.org\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n

When you access and\/or use our website, with the exception of cookies which are strictly necessary for the use of our website, we will ask you if you will accept cookies from us and\/or our third parties. \u00a0If you choose not to accept them, or if you accept them but subsequently restrict, block, disable or delete some or all of them, you may not have access to many features that make your experience more efficient and some of our website may not function properly.<\/p>\n

You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites. To find out how you can opt out, please visit\u00a0http:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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5. What type of cookies do we use?<\/h3>\n

We use the following cookies:<\/p>\n