Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device whenever you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information such as your login status or language preference, making your browsing experience smoother.

Some cookies are necessary for the website's core functions, while others support analytics, personalisation and advertising. Cookies may be set by us directly (first-party) or by third parties whose services are embedded on our site (third-party).

For general background on cookies, you can visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We rely on both essential and non-essential cookies:

• Essential Cookies: required for the website to function properly (e.g. secure sign-in and navigation). These do not require your consent.
• Non-Essential Cookies: support additional functionality, analytics and advertising. You can manage your consent for these.

Non-essential cookies fall into the following categories:

• Performance & Functionality Cookies: remember your settings and improve your experience.
• Analytics Cookies: collect usage data (e.g. pages visited, time spent) to help us improve the website.
• Advertising Cookies: personalise the ads you see and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns; these may track your activity across other websites.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control how cookies are stored through your browser settings. Guidance for common browsers is available below:

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Safari Mobile
• Internet Explorer / Edge
• Firefox
• Opera

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, visit the Google Analytics Opt-Out page.

4. Cookies and Your Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data such as your IP address or device information. Any such data is handled in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws — see our Privacy Policy for further detail.

5. Cookie Lifespan

• Session Cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: remain on your device for a set period (up to 12 months) to retain your preferences; you can delete these manually via your browser settings.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. Please check back periodically; we will notify you of any significant changes via our website or other suitable channels.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].