Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. By continuing to use this site after being informed of our cookie practices, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, except where you have adjusted your settings to refuse them.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site operators about how visitors use their pages. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that site (third-party cookies).
Cookies can be classified by their duration. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. | 12 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information about which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they arrived at the site. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve the content and structure of the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state across page requests. | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour window for analytics reporting. | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set if you have given your consent through the cookie consent mechanism on this site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services embedded on this site may set their own cookies. These include:
Font delivery services. We load web fonts from Google Fonts. Google may set cookies or log requests associated with font delivery. You can review Google’s privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy.
Embedded content. If any page embeds content from external platforms (such as video players or social media widgets), those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the cookie policies of the relevant third-party providers.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie consent tool. When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again.
Browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser’s privacy or security menu. Common actions include blocking all cookies, blocking only third-party cookies, deleting existing cookies, and being notified when a cookie is set. The following links provide instructions for the most widely used browsers:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other sites you visit. In particular, if you block strictly necessary cookies, some features of the site may not work as intended.
Opt-out tools. For analytics cookies specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to any website.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices based on DNT signals, but we respect your right to manage tracking through the cookie controls described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates.
Further Information
For more information about cookies in general, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage or delete them, visit allaboutcookies.org. For information about your data protection rights under UK law, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.