Website cookies

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. At SBNS.org.uk we use cookies to keep track of purchase progress when renewing membership, your account details and to remember you when you return to our site.

To use your account on SBNS.org.uk, you need to have cookies enabled - see the section on Managing Cookies. If you don't wish to enable cookies, you'll still be able to browse the site but you will not be able to use your account. Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see Managing Cookies for help to turn them on should you need to.

Please note that cookies can't harm your computer. We don't store personally identifiable information such as credit card details in cookies we create, but we do use encrypted information gathered from them to help improve your experience of the site. For example, they help us to identify and resolve errors and to monitor site usage through analytics.

We're giving you this information as part of our initiative to comply with recent legislation, and to make sure we're honest and clear about your privacy when using our website. We know you'd expect nothing less from us.

OUR COOKIES POLICY

To make full use of tour website and personalised features on SBNS.org.uk, your computer, tablet or mobile phone will need to accept cookies, as we can only provide you with certain personalised features of this website by using them.

Our cookies don't store sensitive information such as your name, address or payment details: they simply hold the 'key' that, once you're signed in, is associated with this information. However, if you'd prefer to restrict, block or delete cookies from SBNS.org.uk, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check below for your particular browser (or your mobile phone's handset manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE

THIRD PARTY COOKIES

When you visit SBNS.org.uk you may notice some cookies that aren't related to SBNS. If you go on to a web page that contains embedded content, for example from YouTube, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We don't control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

MANAGING COOKIES

If cookies aren't enabled on your computer, it will mean that your booking experience on our website will be limited to browsing; you won't be able make a booking or use your account section.

To enable cookies
If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:
- For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option
- For Macs: with the browser window open, click on the Apple menu and select the 'About' option.

How to check cookies are enabled for PCs

	Google Chrome Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options Click the 'Under the Hood' tab, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options' , then click on the 'Privacy' tab Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser Settings above Medium will disable cookies
	Mozilla Firefox Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options Then select the Privacy icon Click on Cookies, then select 'allow sites to set cookies'
	Safari Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Click on 'Security', check the option that says 'Block third-party and advertising cookies' Click 'Save'

How to check cookies are enabled for Macs

	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on OSX Click on 'Explorer' at the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences' options Scroll down until you see 'Cookies' under Receiving Files Select the 'Never Ask' option
	Safari on OSX Click on 'Safari' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Click on 'Security' then 'Accept cookies' Select the 'Only from site you navigate to'
	Mozilla and Netscape on OSX Click on 'Mozilla' or 'Netscape' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security' Select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'
	Opera Click on 'Menu' at the top of your browser window and select 'Settings' Then select 'Preferences', select the 'Advanced' tab Then select 'Accept cookies' option

For more information about cookies visit aboutcookies.org