These are necessary for the website or application to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They also can be set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, or where applicable, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser or mobile device to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly in that case.

This enables the website or application to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.    If you do not allow then some or all of these services may not function properly.

This allows us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.    All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow this service we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Targeting cookies, placed by our advertising and content partners, help us show you ads that are more relevant to your interests across different websites. They do this by understanding your browse habits and creating a profile based on your device, though they don't store your direct personal details like your name. If you turn these off, you'll still see advertisements, but they won't be personalized for you.

These are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site or application to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser or device across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visitor applications.