To adhere to rules, HMM uses different types of cookies, the classification of which was developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (UK).
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that websites store containing information to remember you and your preferences. They are downloaded to the device you are using to access the digital content and are sent back to the originating website on each returning visit. Cookies are useful as they enable a website to recognise your device and remember your preferences.
Cookies have many roles, including letting you navigate between pages efficiently and improving user experience. More information on cookies is available at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/, https://allaboutcookies.org/ and https://www.aboutcookies.org/.
Cookies used on the HMM website
- Strictly necessary cookies enable services specifically asked for; no consent is required. These cookies are essential to enable use of the HMM website and use specific features. Without these cookies, website features will be unavailable.
- Performance cookies collect anonymous information on how you use the website including the pages visited, which pages are most popular and any error messages from web pages. These cookies are used to improve how the website works and do not collect individual identifying information. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functional cookies remember user choices to improve user experience such as language or region, text size, font and other customisable, personal features. They may provide features such as ‘contact us’, ‘commenting’ on a post or page or watching digital content. Information may be anonymised, and these cookies cannot track browsing activity on other websites. By using the HMM website, you agree that HMM can place these cookies on your device.
Managing cookies
The ‘Help’ menu on most website browsers will outline how to prevent the browser from accepting new cookies, how to be notified when you receive new cookies and how to disable cookies. As cookies allow you to access some of the HMM website’s features, HMM recommends you leave cookies turned on.
If using a shared computer with cookies turn on, remember to sign out or log off when finished.