Functional cookies
What functional cookies do we use?
Introduction
By accessing and using our websites or other services, you are agreeing to the terms of this policy and our privacy policy. Please do read this cookie policy and our privacy policy carefully so you know what we are doing with your information.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time and will post any changes on our website at selfaccreditation.anchor.org.uk so it's a good idea to come back occasionally and read through it again. This cookie policy was last updated on 28th February 2014.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files of letters and numbers. These files are either stored in the memory of your computer or other device such as mobile phones or tablet devices (these cookies are generally known as session cookies) or are placed on the hard drive of your device (generally known as persistent cookies).
Cookies are created when you visit a web pages or other service that uses cookies. Cookies are commonly used to help the user’s browsing experience and provide more information about the user’s experience and interests. This information is generally used to make content, services and advertising more relevant and useful during future visits.
For more details about cookies and details of how to delete and disable cookies you can visit www.aboutcookies.org and also see our section on more information and turning cookies off below.
How does ANCHOR HANOVER use cookies?
Our web pages and services use cookies to distinguish you from other users of our services and to provide increased functionality when you are using our services. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our web pages and also allows us to improve our web pages and our services.
Unless you have adjusted your browser settings (where possible) to refuse cookies, our systems will issue cookies as soon you visit our web pages or access other services. If you have switched off cookies then some of the functionality of our services may not be available to you.
The cookies that we use on our web pages only collect anonymous information to optimise our services, and do not collect personal information.
Please note that not all the cookies on our sites are set by us. Please see the section below on third party cookies.
What cookies are on the ANCHOR HANOVER websites?
The cookies on our websites generally fall into the following categories: (1) functional cookies
Functional cookies
Functional cookies relate to the functionality of our web pages and allow us to improve the service we offer to you through our web pages, for example:
- by allowing you to carry information across pages of our website to avoid you having to re-enter information;
What functional cookies do we use?
We have set out below the main functional and analytical cookies that we use:
When do our cookies expire?
All of the cookies on our web pages expire at the end of your current session on our web pages.
Where can I find more information about cookies, and how do I turn cookies off or delete cookies?
Find out more about cookies including how to disable/enable and delete them at the following website www.aboutcookies.org.
You can block most cookies (except for Flash cookies) by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, or you may experience reduced functionality when accessing certain services. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon you visit our web pages.
You can opt-out of receiving cookies from a range of ad servers (including, among others, Doubleclick, Videology, AudienceScience, Flashtalking and Microsoft) by visiting www.youronlinechoices.com and following the instructions provided.
Generally you can't delete Flash cookies (also known as local shared objects) with browser controls, but Adobe's website at www.adobe.com provides information on how to delete or disable Flash cookies.
If you want to delete cookies from the browser on your mobile phone, you will need to refer to your handset manual.
Contact us
Our full details are set out in our Contact Us page. You can email us with any questions, queries or complaints at self.accreditation@anchor.org.uk.
Useful Links
Anchor Hanover Privacy Policy
Anchor Hanover Terms of Use
Aboutcookies.org