Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and your choices regarding cookies in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: collect information about how you use our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session Cookies: maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Authentication Cookies: remember your login status (admin area)
• Security Cookies: protect against fraudulent activity

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: tracks page views, session duration and user behaviour

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

• Preference Cookies: remember your theme (light/dark) setting
• Form Data: temporarily store form inputs during the discovery process

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session Cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: remain on your device for a set period (typically 1–24 months) or until you delete them

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:

• 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 → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking:

• Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Do Not Track: enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (we honour this signal)

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to re-enter information on forms
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not function
• Admin login functionality will not work

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.