Cookie Policy

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They let the site remember things — like whether you've already accepted this notice — so it doesn't have to ask again. Most cookies don't contain personal information that identifies you directly.

We use cookies sparingly. The essential ones keep the site working. The optional ones help us understand how people use the site, which we use to make decisions about it.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies (always active)

These are required for the site to function. They can't be disabled here, though you can delete them through your browser settings.

• cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference so we don't show the banner again. Expires after 12 months.

Analytics cookies (optional)

If you consent, these help us understand which pages people visit and how long they spend on them. Data is aggregated — we can't identify individual visitors.

• Analytics platform tracking cookies — session and persistent. Typically expire within 2 years.

Marketing cookies (optional)

These would allow us to show relevant advertising on other sites. We don't currently use advertising networks, but this consent covers any such use in future.

Preference cookies (optional)

These remember settings you've chosen, such as interface preferences. Currently not in use, but covered for completeness.

Third-party cookies

Where we use third-party tools (such as analytics platforms), those services may set their own cookies. Currently we use or may use:

• Google Analytics — page view and session tracking (analytics only, with IP anonymisation).

Third-party cookies are governed by those companies' own privacy policies.

How long cookies last

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Our consent cookie expires after 12 months. Analytics cookies typically expire within 1–2 years.

Your cookie preferences

Use the toggles below to manage which cookies you allow. Your choices are saved to your browser and apply across this site.

Managing cookies in your browser

You can delete or block cookies directly in your browser. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the site works.

Google Chrome +

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preference: allow all, block third-party, or block all.
4. To delete existing cookies: go to Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → check Cookies and other site data.

Mozilla Firefox +

1. Open Firefox and click the menu icon (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom.
4. To delete cookies: scroll to Cookies and Site Data → click Clear Data.

Apple Safari +

1. Open Safari and go to Safari → Preferences (Mac) or Settings (iOS).
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Select Prevent cross-site tracking and/or Block all cookies as preferred.
4. To delete cookies: go to Manage Website Data and remove cookies for specific sites.

Microsoft Edge +

1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
3. Toggle Block third-party cookies on or off as preferred.
4. To delete cookies: go to Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data.

On mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found in the browser's main settings menu under Privacy or Site Settings.

Your rights

• You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the toggles above.
• You can delete all cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Disabling optional cookies won't prevent you from using the site, but we won't be able to improve it based on usage data.
• For questions about cookies or how we handle data, write to [email protected].