Cookies

What are Cookies?
Like many other websites, the GEM website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files saved on your computer, smartphone or any other device that you use to visit our website.

Why do we use cookies?
Cookies enable us to improve the services that we offer and provide you with more relevant content across our website. Storing useful settings, such as your user name and preferred language, enables us to make each visit to our website a painless experience. We do not collect any personal data through our use of cookies; they are used to analyse user behaviour in order to improve our website and the way our services are presented.

Types of cookie
Session Cookie

Definition:
A session cookie is stored within the computer memory and not on your hard drive. It will only last for the duration of your visit to the website. Web browsers usually delete session cookies when they are closed down.

How to disable cookies
We encourage you to allow cookies from our website as this will allow us to improve the user experience for you and others. However, if you do wish to disable the cookies from the GEM website then you can do so through your internet browser.