Cookie Policy

This cookie policy provides information on cookies we use on our website, what they are for and how you as an individual users can control or block them using your browser. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small file of numbers and letters downloaded on to a device (e.g. computer, laptop, smartphone) when a user accesses some websites, including those of The BDA. Cookies allow us to recognise devices and help us remember information regarding your preferences (e.g. if you have created a personalised homepage, or if you have logged into a site). This helps users of our websites, as it means their preferences can be saved each time they visit, without the need to re-enter them. Most major websites use cookies.

How Can I See or Control Cookies

You may delete and block all cookies from our sites, but parts of these sites may not work properly. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. 

Cookies used on this Website

  • Session Cookies. These are temporary cookies, which only exist in the period you access the website. Session cookies help websites remember what you did on the previous page, of if you have logged in, thus avoiding having to re-enter information. On our websites, these cookies do not contain personal information, and cannot be used to identify you.
  • Persistent Cookies. These are cookies, which remain on your device after you have visited our website. These cookies help us identify you as a unique visitor (by storing a randomly generated number) and help us remember preferences when returning to our websites, again meaning users don't have to re-enter information.

The length of time a cookie will remain on your device will depend on the type of cookie. On our website, these cookies do not contain personal information.