What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have accepted a notice — making your next visit a little smoother.
Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They simply hold a small amount of data that is read by the site when you return.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always activeRequired for basic site functions such as session management, security, and storing your cookie consent choice. The site cannot work properly without them. They cannot be turned off.
Retention: session or up to 12 months (consent record)
Analytics Cookies
OptionalHelp us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are viewed, how long visits last, and where visitors come from. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Provider: Google Analytics · Retention: up to 26 months
Marketing Cookies
OptionalUsed to deliver relevant advertising to visitors who have viewed our site on other platforms. May be set by third-party advertising networks.
Providers: Meta Pixel, Microsoft Ads · Retention: up to 90 days
Preference Cookies
OptionalRemember choices you have made — such as language or display settings — so you do not need to set them again on your next visit.
Retention: up to 12 months
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles above to set your preferences, or use the buttons below. Your choices are saved to your browser and will be remembered for 12 months.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control these directly, but we only enable them in line with your consent choices above. They include:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — advertising performance tracking
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing) — advertising measurement
Each provider operates under its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their respective policies if you have concerns.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies — removed when you close your browser tab or window.
- Persistent cookies — remain for a set period (from 30 days to 26 months, depending on purpose) unless you delete them sooner.
- Your consent preference record is stored for 12 months, after which we may ask again.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Select a browser below for guidance:
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
- Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting, or click See all site data and permissions to manage individual sites.
- To delete existing cookies, click Clear browsing data and tick Cookies and other site data.
- Open Firefox and click the menu icon (top right).
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust your settings or click Manage Data.
- You can clear cookies by clicking Clear Data.
- Open Safari and go to Preferences → Privacy.
- Choose your cookie settings under Cookies and website data.
- To remove existing cookies, click Manage Website Data and remove as needed.
- On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu.
- Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored.
- Adjust your preferences or remove individual site cookies.
- To clear all cookies, go to Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data.
Note: disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions for you.
Your Rights
- You may withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time using the controls on this page.
- Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
- Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using the site, though some features may be less personalised.
- For questions about how your data is handled more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.
To contact us about cookies or data queries, write to [email protected].