This policy explains what cookies are, how they’re used on this website, and the choices you have.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, improve performance, and understand how people use the site.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
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Persistent cookies (stay on your device until they expire or you delete them)
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First-party cookies (set by this website)
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Third-party cookies (set by other services used on the site)
How cookies are used
Cookies are used to:
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Keep the website working securely and reliably
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Remember your cookie preferences
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Measure traffic and usage so the site can be improved
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Support marketing/advertising where enabled (for example, to measure campaign effectiveness)
Cookie categories used
The site uses the following categories (depending on what you accept in the cookie banner/settings):
Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These are required for the website to function and can’t be switched off in our systems. They’re usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling in forms.
Legal basis: legitimate interests / required to provide the service you request.
Functional cookies
These help with useful site features and remembering choices you make (for example, language or region preferences where available).
Legal basis: consent.
Analytics cookies
These help understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are visited most, how users move around the site, and whether errors occur). This helps improve performance and content.
Legal basis: consent.
Marketing cookies (optional)
These may be set through the site by advertising or social media partners to build a profile of interests or measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Legal basis: consent.
Cookies and similar technologies
Some features may use similar technologies like pixels, tags, or local storage. These are treated in the same way as cookies under this policy.
Third-party services
If you enable non-essential cookies, third-party providers may place cookies via the site. Depending on your setup, these may include services such as:
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Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics / Plausible / Matomo)
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Tag managers (e.g. Google Tag Manager)
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Advertising platforms (e.g. Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta)
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Video embeds (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo)
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Live chat/support tools
If you tell me what you’re using (or paste your script list), I can tighten this section and add accurate naming.
Managing your cookie choices
You can manage cookies in two ways:
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On the site
Use the cookie banner or cookie settings link (if shown) to change your choices at any time. -
In your browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the website not to work properly.
Browser guides:
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Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
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Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
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Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
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Safari: Settings → Privacy
International transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are used (such as UK International Data Transfer Addendum and/or standard contractual clauses), depending on the supplier.
Updates to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in cookies, legal requirements, or site functionality.