Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details or region) so you don’t have to re-enter them each time. They also help us to improve our website by showing which pages are most popular.

How we use cookies

On our Site we may use the following types of cookies:

* Necessary cookies – essential to enable you use the site properly (for example to move between pages).

* Performance and analytics cookies – to collect information about how visitors use the site (for example pages visited, time spent) so we can improve it.

* Functionality cookies – allow the site to remember choices you make (language, region) and provide enhanced features.

* Targeting or advertising cookies – collect information about your browsing habits to make advertising more relevant (we only use these if you have given consent).

Third‐party cookies

We may allow third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics or social media plug-ins) to set cookies when you visit our Site. These third-parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different sites. You can manage or block these through your browser settings (see below).

Example third-party cookies we may use:

* Google Analytics (tracking site traffic and user behaviour)

* Social media share buttons

Your consent

When you first visit our Site we will show a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, targeting). You may accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link on the site or via your browser settings.

Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies using your browser settings. The “Help”, “Tools” or “Settings” menu in your browser will tell you how. Bear in mind that disabling certain types of cookies may impact your experience or the functionality of parts of the Site.

More information

You can find more about cookies and how to manage them at the Information Commissioner’s Office website or via the Your Online Choices website.