Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of this website. When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.  You can change your preferences at any time via your browser settings.  A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive and helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.

For further information about how we use personal data collected via cookies, please see our Privacy Policy

Types of Cookies we use

Our website uses three cookies.

When accessing the Awards entry system additional cookies may be set to enable secure login, session management and submission of entries.  These cookies are essential for the functioning of the awards platform.

We use  ‘analytical’ cookies that help us to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the site when they’re using it.

We also use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function, including security, load balancing and session management cookies.

This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example by making sure users are finding what they need easily. Read more about the individual analytical cookies we use and how to recognise them here.

Some cookies are set by third-party services providers such as Google Analytics and Awards Force.  We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their respective cookie notices.

Detailed cookie list

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This cookie supports a secure, session-specific interaction with the website, enhancing user navigation and website functionality.

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This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.

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This cookie is used to track user interaction and detect potential problems. These insights are used to optimize the website's performance by improving load times and user experience.

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This cookie is used to support the functionality of the website, including tracking site usage and preferences to improve user experience.

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This cookie is used for purposes of tracking users across sessions to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services.

Legal Basis

We use essential cookies on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the security and proper functioning of our website and the Awards Force entry system.

We use analytical and performance cookies only where you have given your consent.  These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to improve its functionality.  You may withdraw your consent for analytical cookies at any time.