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Most modern web browsers will allow you to configure them to either block cookies entirely or to ask whenever a new cookie is created. The way to accomplish this varies from browser to browser.
If you need assistance to do this http://www.allaboutcookies.org has further information for many browsers.
To make full use of our website 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 this site, or any other website, you can use your browser to do this. Each browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your particular browser (or your mobile phone's handset manual) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
Here's a list of the main cookies we use, and what we use them for. You'll also find information about 3rd party cookies further down.
| Cookie Name | Cookie Purpose |
|---|---|
| OAS_Auth | This cookie is used to identify a user |
On our website we may display video content using Adobe Flash Player. Adobe uses Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) to help improve your experience as a user. Flash cookies are stored on your device in much the same way as usual cookies, but they're managed differently by your browser.
If you wish to disable or delete a Flash cookie, see Adobe Flashplayer Security Settings. Please bear in mind though, that if you disable Flash cookies for our site you'll be unable to access certain types of content on the site, such as videos.
When you visit this site you may notice some cookies that aren't related to us. 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.
| Partner name | What their cookies used for |
|---|---|
| ASP.NET_SessionId | ASP.NET uses this cookie to store a unique identifier for your browsing session. This cookie is not embedded onto your hard drive. |
| Google Analytics | These cookies allow us to track Marketing campaigns online and monitor how successful they have been. It also gives us great insight into our customer’s activity and browsing behaviour. |
| EIG - Auction Passport | These cookies allow users to be authorised for bidding. |
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