What is a web cookie?
Cookies are text files containing a small amount of information that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They are generally used by most websites to improve your online experience and to ensure that relevant content and functions are delivered and used more effectively.
Cookies perform various different functions. For example, some cookies are downloaded to your device temporarily for the period that you browse a particular website; these cookies might allow you to navigate between pages more efficiently or enable websites to remember the preferences you select. Other cookies can be used to help websites remember you as a returning visitor. You can amend your browser settings to block some or all cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser manufacturer.
However, if you block cookies from the Websites some or all the website’s functions may not perform as intended.
Set out below is an indicative list of the types of cookies we use:
Cookie type: Purpose
- Visitor ID Cookie: An anonymous identifier used to recognise a visitor across visits.
- Tracking Cookie: An account related ID used to recognise customers and maintain your session on site.
- Analytics Cookies: These are used to collect information about how visitors use our Websites. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the Websites.You can find more information about cookies at:
www.cookiecentral.com, www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Our Websites contain links to other sites. BCPC will not be responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.