01What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels. They help websites work, remember preferences and understand how they are used.
02How we use cookies
We keep cookies to a minimum. Depending on the features you use, we may use:
- Strictly necessary: needed for security, form submission and core functions. These cannot be switched off.
- Preferences: remember choices you make, such as settings you select.
- Analytics: help us understand how visitors use the website, using aggregated information, so we can improve it. Where required, we use these only with your consent.
- Marketing: we do not currently use advertising cookies. If we introduce them, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.
We do not use cookies to track or target children.
03Examples of cookies we may use
- Session and security cookies (strictly necessary): keep forms secure and protect against misuse. Usually deleted when you close your browser.
- Preference storage (preferences): remembers choices such as a selected tab or filter. Stored in your browser for up to 12 months.
- Analytics cookies (analytics): help us count visits and understand which pages are useful. Usually kept for up to 13 months.
- Content delivery and protection (strictly necessary): our hosting and security providers may set cookies to deliver pages quickly and protect the website from attacks.
The exact cookies may change as we improve the website. We will keep this policy up to date.
04Third-party cookies
Some features may rely on third-party providers, such as analytics tools or payment providers, which may set their own cookies. Their use is governed by their own policies.
05Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website from working. Where we ask for consent, you can change your choice at any time.
06Clearing cookies in common browsers
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Delete browsing data.
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Clear browsing data.
You can also use private browsing so that cookies are deleted when you close the window.
07Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" or Global Privacy Control signals. Where the law requires, we treat these signals as a request not to use optional cookies.
08Changes and contact
We may update this policy as our website changes. Questions are welcome at [email protected].