What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Your browser sends these cookies back to the website every time you visit the website again, so that it can recognise you. This allows the website to work or work more efficiently for you, as well as provide information to the owners to help improve their service.
You may find it helpful to visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org to find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set.