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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12 May 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as whether you have already accepted this cookie notice — so you do not have to repeat steps on your next visit.

Cookies do not run programs or carry viruses. They simply store small pieces of information that help sites work more smoothly for the people using them.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always active

Required for the website to function. These cannot be switched off as they are set in response to actions you take, such as saving your cookie preferences.

· cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference choices (localStorage, persistent)
· Session identifiers — temporary, deleted when your browser closes

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand which pages are visited most and how visitors navigate the site. All data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.

· _ga, _gid — Google Analytics page view tracking (up to 26 months)
· _gat — throttles request rate (1 minute, session only)

Marketing Cookies

Used to show relevant content and understand how visitors arrive at the site. We use these sparingly and only where we feel they may help us serve you better.

· _fbp — Facebook pixel (90 days)
· ads/ga-audiences — Google Ads audience tracking (session)

Preference Cookies

Remember choices you have made on the site, such as region or display settings, so you do not have to re-enter them on future visits.

· lang_pref — language preference (1 year)
· ui_settings — display preferences (6 months)

Manage Your Preferences

Use the toggles above to set your preferences, then save below. Essential cookies are always active and cannot be disabled.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to understand site performance or run advertisements. These services have their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics — website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel — audience reach. Meta Privacy Policy
  • Google Maps — embedded map on our homepage. Subject to Google's terms.

We have no control over how these third parties use the data collected through their cookies. Disabling the relevant category above will help limit their use where technically possible.

Cookie Duration

Type Duration Deleted
Session cookies Until browser closes Automatically on close
Preference cookies 6 months – 1 year On expiry or manual clear
Analytics cookies Up to 26 months On expiry or manual clear
Marketing cookies Up to 90 days On expiry or manual clear

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are quick guides for common browsers:

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three-dot menu (top right) and select Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
  3. Choose your preferred option, or click See all cookies and site data to delete specific ones.
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the hamburger menu (top right) and select Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security.
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to view or remove cookies.
Apple Safari
  1. Open Safari → Settings (macOS) or Settings → Safari (iOS).
  2. Go to Privacy.
  3. Select Manage Website Data to review and remove stored cookies.
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three-dot menu and select Settings.
  2. Go to Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored.
  3. Toggle options or click See all cookies and site data to manage specific items.
Mobile browsers: Cookie settings are usually found under your phone's main Settings app → the browser name → Privacy or Advanced. The steps vary by device and operating system.

Note: blocking all cookies may affect the basic functioning of some websites, including preventing us from remembering your consent choice.

Your Rights

You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by using the preference controls on this page or adjusting your browser settings.

For wider questions about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. You may also contact us at [email protected].