Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

We use the following categories of cookies on this website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies — These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as a result.

Performance and Analytics Cookies — These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website, so we can measure and improve its performance. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Functional Cookies — These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences between visits. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, we rely on your consent as the legal basis under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the operation of the website.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences using the controls described in this policy. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and you should refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third-party services we use are compliant with applicable data protection legislation.

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. The method for doing so varies by browser; please refer to your browser's help documentation for guidance.

Opt-out tools — For analytics cookies, you may be able to opt out directly through the relevant provider's opt-out mechanism. For example, Google Analytics provides a browser add-on to prevent data collection.

Cookie consent — Where we have implemented a cookie consent mechanism on this website, you can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings.

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you delete them manually. The duration of each cookie varies depending on its purpose.

Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have rights in relation to personal data processed through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your data, and the right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us via the Contact page on this website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.