Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They help the site remember certain information — such as whether you have already seen a notice — so it does not have to ask you again on your next visit.

Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are simply text files. Most are harmless and helpful. This page explains which ones this site uses and gives you control over the optional ones.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies — always active

These are necessary for the website to work. They cannot be switched off because the site would not function without them. They do not collect information that could identify you.

• cookieConsent — stores your cookie preferences so the notice does not reappear once you have responded. Duration: 12 months.

Analytics cookies — optional

These help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where they arrive from. All data is anonymised. We use this information to improve the site.

• Anonymised page view data (e.g. Google Analytics, if enabled). Duration: up to 24 months.

Marketing cookies — optional

These are used to show relevant content or measure the effectiveness of any advertising. We do not currently run advertising campaigns, but these cookies may be set by third-party services if enabled.

Preference cookies — optional

These remember choices you make on the site — such as any display or language settings — so they are applied when you return.

Third-party cookies

If analytics or marketing cookies are enabled, the following third parties may set cookies on this site: Google Analytics (anonymised usage data). We do not control how these third parties use their cookies. You can find more information in their own privacy and cookie policies.

Cookie duration

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them. The cookieConsent cookie lasts 12 months. Analytics cookies typically last between 30 days and 24 months depending on the service.