Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 August 2025

Overview

This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. We follow applicable data protection and e‑privacy regulations.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow a website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Some cookies are essential to make the site work; others help us improve performance, understand usage, or support advertising.

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for core site functionality and security. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Performance/analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time on page) so we can improve it.
• Functionality cookies: Remember choices you make to provide enhanced, more personalised features.
• Advertising/targeting cookies: Used by us and our partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on this and other sites.

How we use cookies

• Provide, secure, and maintain the website.
• Measure and improve site performance and user experience.
• Understand referral sources and campaign effectiveness.
• Support interest‑based advertising with our partners, where permitted.

Third‑party cookies and technologies

We may allow trusted partners to set cookies or use similar technologies to provide analytics, measure campaigns, and deliver ads. These partners may include:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC): analytics and performance measurement. Options: Browser add‑on, Privacy.
• Google Ads/DoubleClick (Google LLC): measurement and ad personalisation. Options: Ad settings, Privacy.
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.): measurement and ad personalisation. Options: Ad preferences, Privacy.
• Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.): site reliability monitoring. Privacy.
• OneSignal (OneSignal, Inc.): web push notifications (if enabled). Privacy.

Third‑party providers may process data outside your jurisdiction. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.

Your choices and controls

• Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies using your browser controls. See help pages for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
• Analytics opt‑out: Install the Google Analytics Opt‑out browser add‑on.
• Interest‑based advertising: Visit YourOnlineChoices or AboutAds to manage ad preferences.
• Do Not Track: We respect supported browser signals where feasible but cannot guarantee action by all third parties.

Data retention

Cookies can be session‑based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until their set expiry or until you clear them). Retention periods vary by cookie purpose and provider.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. Material changes will be highlighted on this page. Please review it periodically.

Further information

For independent guidance on cookies and privacy, consult your local data protection authority.