Our cookies
When we talk about 'cookies', we mean the kind of cookies that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. In this case, a cookie is a text file containing small amounts of information. They don't harm your computer or store any of your personal, identifiable information like your credit card details. Here's some important info about our cookie policy:
Are there different types of cookies?
Yes. Some cookies are only placed on your computer for the duration of your visit to our website and these are called 'session based' cookies and automatically expire when you close your browser. The other type of cookie is known as a 'persistent" cookie', which stays on your computer for a period of time until they expire or are removed.
What are cookies used for?
Cookies serve different purposes and can be categorised as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are necessary in order for certain parts of our website to work, for example obtaining an insurance quote. These are the only type of cookies that we use on this website.
Other types of cookies are as follows:
- Performance Cookies – These cookies allow us to analyse use of our website, including the time spent on the site, which pages are visited and if error messages occur. They do not collect any personal information meaning that the data is anonymous.
- Functional Cookies – These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation for example they enable the use of Live Chat.
- Targeting Cookies – These cookies analyse online marketing campaigns and allow third-party websites to show you adverts based on what you appear to be interested in.
- Social Media Cookies – These cookies enable you to share our content with your friends via social media. They also analyse online marketing campaigns and allow third-party websites to show you adverts based on what you appear to be interested in.
What are first/third party cookies?
First party cookies are cookies which are set by AICL. They enable certain functions to work and they remember your preferences and are also used for analysis to help us enhance the performance of our website. They can only be read by AICL.
We also use some Third party cookies. These are cookies which are set by carefully selected third parties and are used to help analyse your use of our website.
Our Cookies
Here are a few examples of the cookies we use on this website and what they are used for:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Duration | First/Third Party | What it’s used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS0162a7Eea | Strictly necessary | Session | First Party | These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features |
| dtPC (Dyantrace) | Strictly necessary | Session | First Party | This cookie is associated with software from Dynatrace, an application performance management company and is used to manage the availability and performance on user experience in the form of real user and network monitoring |
| OptanonConsent | Strictly necessary | Session | Third Party | This is set be OneTrust which is the solution that manages the cookie categories and setting of them. These have a life span of one year. It contains no information that can identify the site visitor |
Further useful information about cookies, including how to remove them from your browser, can be found at: www.allaboutcookies.org