This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies can 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.
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
Essential cookies we use:
- Session management cookies that maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies that help protect against malicious activity
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across servers
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, and how visitors arrived at our website. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
Analytics information is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individual visitors. We use this data to:
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify how visitors navigate through the site
- Detect and diagnose technical problems
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. For example, they may remember your preferred display settings or whether you have dismissed certain notices.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These may include:
Analytics Providers
We may use third-party analytics services to help analyse website usage. These services use cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve the site.
Content Delivery Networks
We use external services to deliver fonts and other resources efficiently. These services may set cookies to optimise content delivery and performance.
Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content from external sources. When you view such content, cookies from those external sites may be set on your device according to their own cookie policies.
Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies and can manage your preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Configure notifications when cookies are set
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Consult your browser’s help documentation or visit the browser manufacturer’s website for specific guidance:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for basic site operation. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from understanding how the site is used.
Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying lifespans:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain for periods ranging from days to months, depending on their purpose
- Analytics cookies typically expire after 12 to 24 months
- Preference cookies may persist for up to one year
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if a standard is established and we implement DNT recognition.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Further Information
For more information about cookies generally, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device, visit allaboutcookies.org.
For information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Regulatory Guidance
Our use of cookies complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR requirements. The Information Commissioner’s Office provides guidance on cookies at ico.org.uk.
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