Cookie Policy
We use a small number of cookies to help our website function and to understand how visitors use it. This page explains what each cookie does and gives you straightforward controls to manage your choices.
Last updated: 10 May 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how pages are being used, and provide a more consistent experience across visits.
Cookies are not programs — they cannot run code or carry viruses. They simply store a small amount of information that the website can read on your next visit. You can view, manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Always active
Essential cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They cannot be switched off, as the site would not function without them.
- cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference choices so we do not ask again
- Session identifiers — maintain your browsing session as you move between pages
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand which pages attract the most visits and how long people spend reading them. The data is collected in aggregate and does not identify individual visitors.
- Page view counts and popular navigation paths
- Approximate geographic region (city level)
- Device and browser type for compatibility testing
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember settings you have chosen, so you do not need to re-select them on your next visit.
- Language or display settings you may have adjusted
- Whether you have dismissed informational notices
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help us understand how visitors found our website and allow us to show relevant information on third-party platforms. These are only placed with your consent.
- Referral source tracking (e.g. which search led you here)
- Attribution data for any advertising we may run
Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our website involve third-party services. These providers may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Used to display our location on the homepage. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
We may use aggregate analytics services. Data collected is anonymised at the point of collection.
We are not responsible for the cookies set by these third parties. Please review their respective privacy policies if you have questions about how they use data.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are used for basic page-to-page navigation and temporary settings.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them. Our consent cookie is stored for up to 13 months; analytics cookies for up to 26 months.
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to manage which optional cookies you are happy for us to use. Your choices are saved to this device. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete all cookies through your browser settings. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website display or function.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select Settings → Privacy and security
- Click Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred setting or click See all cookies and site data to delete specific entries
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu and select Settings
- Go to Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data
- Search for a site or clear all stored data as needed
Apple Safari
- Open Safari → Settings (or Preferences on macOS)
- Select the Privacy tab
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies
- On iOS: go to Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu and select Settings
- Go to Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Toggle options or click See all cookies and site data to manage individual entries
Mobile browsers: On most mobile devices you can manage cookies under the browser's Settings or Privacy menu. The exact path varies by device and browser version.
Your Rights
- Withdraw consent: You may change your cookie choices at any time using the preference controls above or by clearing cookies in your browser.
- Access information: You can ask us what data we hold about you via cookies by writing to [email protected].
- Effect of disabling cookies: Switching off optional cookies will not prevent you from browsing the site, but some features may no longer remember your preferences.