Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 September 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, or font size), so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site. Some cookies are essential to make the site work, while others are optional and help us improve it.
How we use cookies
We use two types of cookies on this website:
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Essential cookies
These are required for the website to function. They do not store personal information and cannot be disabled through the cookie banner. Examples include:- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Basic site functionality and security
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Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and services. The information is anonymised and does not identify you personally.
- We never use analytics cookies for advertising or marketing.
Cookies in use
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _ga_ |
Stores session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| cookie_consent_v2 | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Note: The exact cookies may vary depending on your browser and device.
Managing cookies
When you first visit our site, you can choose whether to accept or reject analytics cookies via the cookie banner.
You can change your choice at any time by visiting the cookie settings page or clicking the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we use cookies. Please check this page regularly for updates.