Cookies Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can control them.
Last updated: 8 April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners.
Cookies contain limited information and can't execute code or deliver viruses. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with content, and improve functionality.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for several purposes. Some are essential for basic functionality, while others enhance your experience or help us improve our services.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Essential cookies we use include:
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't repeatedly ask
- Session management: Maintains your connection to the site during your visit
- Security: Protects against fraudulent activity and improves site security
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they're placed automatically. You can block them through browser settings, but this may prevent parts of the website from working correctly.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages people visit, how long they stay, and what links they click. This data is aggregated and anonymous—it doesn't identify individuals.
We use this information to:
- Identify popular content and improve site structure
- Detect technical issues affecting user experience
- Understand which devices and browsers visitors use
- Measure the effectiveness of different content approaches
Analytics cookies remain on your device for varying periods, typically between one month and two years. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie banner or preference centre.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to personalise your experience. They might store your language preference, text size, or other customisation options.
Preference cookies improve usability by remembering your settings across visits, so you don't need to reconfigure the site each time.
Types of Cookies We Set
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. They support core functionality and basic analytics.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only during your visit. They're deleted when you close your browser and don't collect information from your device. They help the website remember your actions within a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember preferences across multiple visits and help us recognise returning visitors.
Cookies We Use
The following table details specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | Essential | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Essential | Session |
| analytics_id | Tracks anonymous usage statistics | Analytics | 24 months |
| preferences | Remembers your site preferences | Preference | 6 months |
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a banner appears explaining our cookie usage. You can accept all cookies or customise your preferences. Your choice is stored and the banner won't appear again unless you clear your cookies.
Cookie Preference Centre
You can change your cookie settings at any time using our preference centre. Access it through the link in our website footer or by clicking the cookie icon that appears on each page.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
Note that blocking all cookies may prevent some website features from working properly. Essential functionality may be compromised if necessary cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Cookies
We don't currently use third-party cookies from external services or advertising networks. If this changes, we'll update this policy and provide clear information about any third parties and their cookie usage.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" features that send signals to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there's no industry standard for responding to these signals. We respect your privacy choices made through our cookie preference centre regardless of browser signals.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices use similar tracking technologies through mobile applications and browsers. You can manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Significant changes will be highlighted on our website. Check the date at the top of this page to see when it was last revised.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like more information about specific cookies on our site, contact us at [email protected].
More Information
For general information about cookies and how they work, visit:
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies
- Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org