Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, improve performance, and provide information to the site owner.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core functionality (e.g., page navigation, load balancing).
- Remember preferences (e.g., cookie consent).
- Measure site performance and usage (analytics).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- Performance/Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
- Functionality: Remember choices you make to provide enhanced features.
4. Cookies in Use
Depending on deployment, we may use the following (or similar) cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 6–12 months | First-party, Necessary |
| _ga / _gid (Google Analytics) | Website analytics and performance | 2 years / 24 hours | Third-party, Performance |
5. Consent & Control
Where required by law, we request your consent before placing non‑essential cookies. You can change or withdraw consent at any time using your browser settings or a cookie banner (if enabled on this site).
6. Managing Cookies
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. For guidance, see the Help pages of your browser or visit the ICO’s advice on cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices.