What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. This can help in providing an effective website experience and relevant content.

The rules on cookies and similar technologies are covered by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). PECR covers the storing of information, or the gaining of access to information stored, on a user’s device.

Cookie usage

This platform uses cookies to support essential website functions and, where enabled by site owners, embedded services such as video players. Some cookies are set directly by this platform, or by embedded first-party systems we control. Others are set by third-party services embedded within pages, such as YouTube/Google and Vimeo.

For third-party services, the exact cookies set may vary depending on factors such as whether you are logged in to that service, whether you have previously visited it, your browser settings, the consent choices you make, and the provider’s own technical configuration.

We group cookies into categories to help you understand why we use them. 

Updates to this page

This cookie policy may be updated from time to time as functionality on the platform changes, including the introduction of additional services or user features. We will publish any material changes on this page.

1. Necessary cookies

These cookies are essential to enable the website to work correctly. You can only deactivate them by changing your browser preferences.

Login cookies

If you login, we set a cookie so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to login again every time you visit a new page.