1. How we use cookies

    We use cookies to improve your user experience by remembering you across logins, during a check-out process, and track some computer-specific settings.

  2. How to delete and block our cookies

    To delete or block our cookies, use your browser's settings. See AboutCookies.org for browser-specific details.

  3. Detailed information about cookies
    Cookie Expiration Description
    JSESSIONID With session A unique, random value representing your session identifier. This allows us to to keep track of your movement from page to page so that we do not have to ask you for the same information you have already given us. This information is only stored temporarily, and it is deleted when you close your browser.
    username 14 days Stores your username so that it can be remembered on the Login page.
    state On your next visit Stores arbitrary information about the state of the session.
    effectsEnabledFlag Never Stores the state of the Effects Enabled flag on the Landing page, so that we can remember to keep effects on or off next time you visit the site.
  4. Cookies set by third parties
    Cookie name Expires Description
    __utma 2 years Set by Google Analytics, these cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve our service to you. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where vistors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.
    __utmb 30 minutes
    __utmc With session
    __utmz 6 months
    Arbitrary Arbitrary Set by Adobe Flash Player. The Adobe Flash Player, used to provide services such as iPlayer or web-based games, is also capable of storing information on your device. However, these cookies cannot be controlled through your web browser. Some web browser manufacturers are developing solutions to allow you to control these through your browser, but at the present time, if you wish to restrict or block Flash Cookies, then you must do this on the Adobe website.
    Arbitrary Arbitrary Set by Infosniper. When you visit our pages that link to the Infosniper geolocation services, they may set cookies. See their website for up-to-date cookie information.
    Arbitrary Arbitrary Set by other user interface components we use may save their state to arbitrarily named cookies. This state is internal, cannot be used to identify you, and is only meaningful to the component that created it.
  5. Need more information?

    If you would like to know more about the way we use cookies, you can contact us.