Cookie Policy

Created: 1st September, 2024
Last Review: 1st September, 2025
Next Review: 1st September, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, what they are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

We use cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Where required by law, we will only place cookies on your device with your consent.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Some cookies are strictly necessary to enable core website functionality, while others help us improve the website by collecting information about how visitors use it. Where cookies are not strictly necessary, they will only be used with your consent.

3. How do we use cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly necessary cookies – These are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences or submitting forms.
• Functional cookies – These allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
• Analytical cookies – These help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its performance and usability.

We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes unless you have given explicit consent to do so.

4. Types of Cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under PECR.
• Functional Cookies – These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies – These cookies allow us to recognise and count visitors and to see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve the way our website works.

Where required, these cookies will only be placed on your device with your consent.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings tool. This allows you to review your choices, change your preferences, or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

You are not required to accept non-essential cookies and refusing them will not prevent you from accessing our website.

6. Browser Controls

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies and to delete existing cookies.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, guidance, or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated via our website.