Cookies Policy
Information about how we use cookies on this website.
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with content. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors navigate our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyse traffic patterns and page popularity
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 1 year.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website structure and content.
- _ga - Used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid - Used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat - Used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function optimally.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies using the buttons provided.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all websites
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Accept all cookies
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some website features may not function correctly
- Your cookie consent preference will not be remembered
- We will not be able to improve our website based on usage patterns
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your cookie consent preference. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not have an expiry date unless explicitly cleared.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage tracking through cookie settings and browser controls as described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].