This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, what types of cookies we set, what information they collect and how you can manage or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle personal data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve performance and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the page (third-party cookies). They may last for a single browsing session (session cookies) or remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three purposes: to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it, and to remember your preferences such as cookie consent choices. We do not use cookies to serve personalised advertising or to build marketing profiles of individual visitors.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas of the site and remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Under UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as the website cannot operate properly without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site. This includes which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, how visitors arrived at the site and which links are clicked. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We use this data to understand which content is most useful, identify technical issues and make improvements to the site structure and content. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through the cookie banner.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For example, they may remember your preferred layout or whether you have already dismissed a notice. These cookies improve your browsing experience but are not strictly necessary for the site to work. They are set only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services that we use to operate and improve the website. Third parties that may set cookies include analytics providers used to measure website traffic and performance. Each third party operates under its own cookie and privacy policies. We do not control the cookies set by third parties, but we select services that align with our privacy standards and, where possible, configure them to minimise data collection. We do not permit third parties to use cookies set through our site for their own advertising purposes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in the website footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view which cookies are stored, delete individual or all cookies, and block cookies from specific sites or all sites. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other sites you visit. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the cookie consent tool as they are required for the site to operate.
Cookie Retention
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for varying periods depending on their purpose. Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months. Analytics cookies are retained for the period specified by the analytics provider, after which data is either deleted or anonymised. You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Strictly necessary cookies are set under the PECR exemption for cookies that are essential for a service explicitly requested by the user. All other cookies are set only after obtaining your informed consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology or changes in relevant legislation. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through the cookie consent banner when you next visit the site.