Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your cookie consent preferences
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• To improve website performance and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session cookies that maintain your connection during your visit
• Cookie consent preferences

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

• Analytics cookies that track page views and user journeys
• Cookies that identify technical errors

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be used to remember your preferences or settings.

Examples:

• Cookies that remember your language preference
• Cookies that remember your region or location

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services that also set cookies on your device. These third parties may include:

• Analytics providers that help us understand website usage
• Payment processors for secure transaction handling

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we have no control over their cookies.

Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences while using Google services. This technology allows us to:

• Adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices
• Use cookieless pings when consent is not granted
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining website functionality

Your consent choices are communicated to Google's services, which then adapt their behaviour accordingly.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit:

• Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page regularly for updates.