Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. The file is read back by the website on subsequent visits so it can remember certain things — like whether you've accepted the cookie notice, or how you navigated through the site.

Cookies don't give websites access to your device or any personal files. They contain only what the website puts in them. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (always active)

These are required for the website to work. They handle things like remembering your cookie consent choice so we don't ask again on every page. You cannot turn these off — the website would not function correctly without them.

• cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference choices in localStorage (not a traditional cookie, but treated equivalently)

Analytics Cookies (optional)

These help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are viewed most, how long people spend on each section, and where they arrive from. We use this to improve content and navigation. Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated; it does not identify you personally.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — tracks page views and session data. Retained for up to 14 months.

Marketing Cookies (optional)

Marketing cookies track visits across websites to make advertising more relevant. We do not currently run paid advertising, but these cookies may be set if we use any third-party sharing tools in future. If enabled, they may be placed by advertising platforms.

Preference Cookies (optional)

These remember choices you've made on the website to improve your experience on return visits — for example, language or display preferences.

3. Third-Party Services

If analytics cookies are accepted, Google Analytics may place cookies on your device. Google's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We do not use social media tracking cookies or advertising network cookies at this time.

4. How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser tab or window
• _ga (Google Analytics) — expires after 2 years
• _gid (Google Analytics) — expires after 24 hours
• cookieConsent (localStorage) — stored until you clear your browser data or change preferences here

5. Your Cookie Preferences

Use the toggles below to manage your choices. Essential cookies cannot be turned off. Changes are saved immediately when you press "Save Preferences", "Accept All", or "Essentials Only".

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Instructions for the main browsers are below.

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right)
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferred setting or click "See all cookies and site data" to delete specific cookies
4. To block cookies for a specific site, click "Add" next to "Sites that can never use cookies"

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click the three-line menu (top right)
2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", click "Manage Data" to view or delete cookies
4. Use "Custom" mode under Enhanced Tracking Protection to fine-tune cookie blocking

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari and go to Safari → Settings (or Preferences on macOS)
2. Click the Privacy tab
3. Select "Block all cookies" to block all, or "Manage Website Data" to delete specific cookies
4. On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right)
2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and stored data
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting
4. Click "See all cookies and site data" to delete specific entries

On mobile, cookie settings are usually found in the browser's main settings menu under Privacy or Security. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

7. Your Rights and Contact

You can withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time by returning to this page and updating your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting basic site functionality.

Disabling analytics cookies means we'll have less information about how the site is used, but it won't affect your ability to browse or contact us.

For questions about cookies or our data practices, contact [email protected]. For general enquiries, use [email protected].

For more information on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.