Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting or by third-party services operating on that site.
Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes on our website.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time spent on the site, how visitors arrived at the site, and any errors encountered. This information helps us improve our website and content.
Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not identify individual visitors. We use this data to understand which content is most useful, identify technical issues, and make informed decisions about site improvements.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may remember your preferences such as text size or other customisable elements. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These typically include analytics providers that help us understand website usage. Third-party services operate under their own cookie and privacy policies.
When you click links to external websites from our content, those sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies set by external websites.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically find these options in the Privacy or Security section of your browser preferences. Options usually include blocking all cookies, accepting all cookies, or being notified when a cookie is set.
For specific instructions on managing cookies in different browsers, please refer to your browser’s help documentation or visit allaboutcookies.org for detailed guidance.
Opt-Out Tools
Some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. For example, Google provides a browser add-on that allows you to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites. These tools are typically available from the respective service provider’s website.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. Our website may not respond to Do Not Track signals in all cases.
Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
Analytics cookies on our site typically have a lifespan of up to 24 months. Essential cookies generally expire when your browser session ends or within a shorter defined period.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how they are used across the internet, you can visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance on cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies that are not addressed in this policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how to contact us.