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The cookies we use are as follows:
Necessary Cookies
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Core Website
PHPSESSID – PHP session id
lang – stores user lang preference
VHD_language – stores user preferred language
EtchCookieConsent – stores cookie consent status
recently_* – stores recently viewed practices in the directory
WordPress
wordpress_[hash] – stores the authentication details on login
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] – indicates when you are logged in, and who you are
wordpress_sec_[hash] – also used to keep user logged in
wordpress_test_cookie – to check if the cookies are enabled on the browser
wp-settings-{time}-[UID] – customises the view of your admin interface and the front-end of the website for the specific user
comment_author_[hash] – remembers the comment author field
comment_author_email_[hash] – remembers the comment email field
comment_author_url_[hash] – remembers the comment url field
WPML
wp-wpml_current_language – stores the current language
wp-wpml_current_admin_language_{hash} – stores the current wp admin area language.
_icl_visitor_lang_js – stores the redirected language
wpml_browser_redirect_test – tests if cookies are enabled
Marketing
These cookies allow our partners to serve you with customised advertisments based on your interests.
Facebook
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Google Adsense
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Analytics
Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Google Services
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_gid
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Preferences
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Sharethis
fpestid – ShareThis cookie ID set in the domain of the website operator.
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