Use of "cookies"

Explanation and terms of use for cookies.

This site uses Google Analytics, a Google product that helps website owners understand how customers interact with their sites. When you visit this site, your browser automatically sends certain data to Google. This data includes, among other things, the web address of the page you are visiting and your IP address. Google Analytics uses "cookies", text files placed on your computer to help the site analyze how visitors use the site. The information collected through the "cookie" file is transmitted and stored on Google's servers. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the site, compile reports on site activity and internet use for site administrators. Google may also transfer this information to third parties, when required by law, or when a third party processes the information for Google. Google will not associate the IP address with other information held by Google. You can disable the use of "cookies" by selecting the appropriate option in your browser settings, however in this case it may be that not all information appearing on the site will be available.