Cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file that we store on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website.

What kind of cookies do we use, and why do we use them?

We may use some or all of the following cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website to get a quote and/or purchase a policy.
• Analytical/performance cookies. These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website, and to see how they navigate around it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
• Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, for example, greet you by name or remember your preferences.

Please note that third party insurance companies who assist in providing quotes and policies may also use cookies, over which we have no control. Other third parties (including, for example, advertising network or providers of web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we again have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.

You can block cookies by activating settings on your browser that allow you to refuse all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies), then you may not be able to access all or parts of our site. If you have any technical queries or issues with blocking cookies, please contact your IT supplier.