We may collect information about Customers' computers, including, where available, Customers' IP addresses, operating systems and browser types, for system administration. This is statistical data about Our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual.
For the same reason, We may obtain information about Customers' general internet usage by using a cookie file which is stored on the hard drive of Customers' computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to Customers' computer's hard drives. They help Us to improve Our website and to deliver a better and more personalised service. They enable Us :
a) to estimate Our audience size and usage pattern;
b) to store information about Customers' preferences, and so allow Us to customise Our website according to Customers' individual interests;
c) to speed up Customers' searches; and
d) to recognise Customers when Customers return to Our website.
Customers may refuse to accept cookies by activating the relevant setting in their browsers. However, if Customers select this setting they may be unable to access certain parts of Our website. Unless Customers have adjusted their browser settings so that they will refuse cookies, Our system will issue cookies when Customers log on to Our website.