1. What are cookies?‍
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A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. When you visit the site again, the cookie allows that site to recognise your browser.

Cookies may store user preferences and other information.

Cookies provide a convenience feature to save you time, or tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page.

For example, if you complete a form on our website,  a cookie helps us to recall your specific information on subsequent visits.
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2. What types of cookies do we use and how do we use them?
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MRD uses:

Essential website cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and Subscription Service.

Performance and functionality cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our Website.

‍Analytics and customisation cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used, how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customise our Website for you.

Advertising cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

3. How can I control cookies?
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You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your individual web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.