What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They do not run programmes or carry viruses — they simply hold a small amount of data that the website can read on a return visit.
Websites use cookies to keep things working properly, to understand how visitors move around the site, and to remember preferences so you do not have to set them again each time.
Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust this in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may work less well if certain cookies are switched off.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese are necessary for the website to function. They handle things like your cookie preference record and basic security. They cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese help us understand which pages visitors view, how long they stay, and where they came from. The data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese are used by advertising tools to show you relevant content on other platforms. They record that you have visited the site without collecting personal details.
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese remember choices you make, such as display settings or your region, so the site can provide a more consistent experience on return visits.
Third-Party Services
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services. These services have their own privacy practices and policies.
Google Analytics
Measures page visits and general user behaviour on the site.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
Tracks visits for advertising measurement on Meta platforms.
Microsoft Bing Ads
Records site visits for ad measurement on Microsoft platforms.
How Long Cookies Last
Session Cookies
These are removed when you close your browser. They are not stored on your device beyond the current visit.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period — typically between 90 days and 2 years — or until you delete them manually.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. The steps differ slightly between browsers.
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings, then go to Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting or click See all site data and permissions to delete specific cookies.
- Click the hamburger menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust your settings or click Manage Data to remove specific entries.
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then select Settings (or Preferences).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Use Manage Website Data to view or delete stored cookies.
- You can also turn on Prevent cross-site tracking for additional control.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Go to Cookies and site permissions.
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Choose to block or allow cookies, or remove individual entries.
On mobile browsers, look for Privacy or Cookies settings within the app's main settings menu.
Your Rights and Choices
Withdraw consent. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the toggles above. Changes take effect on your next page load.
Access and information. If you have questions about the data collected through cookies, please get in touch with us. We will do our best to respond promptly.
Effect of disabling cookies. Switching off optional cookies will not prevent you from browsing the site, but some features — such as tracking for marketing purposes — will no longer apply to you.
Questions? You are welcome to write to us at [email protected]. We aim to reply within 5 working days.