Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this site and what choices you have. It applies to visitors in the United Kingdom and describes the categories of cookies used and their purposes.
You can accept or manage cookie settings when you first visit the site or at any time via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality and the experience offered by the platform.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the websites you visit. They help remember preferences, keep you signed in, and enable features such as language or region settings. Cookies can be persistent (stored between sessions) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser). They do not execute programs or carry viruses.
On this site cookies are used to provide a better experience, measure site performance and support personalised content where permitted. You can control or delete cookies through your browser, but doing so may limit functionality and or the ability to use some interactive features.
Which cookies are used on the site
We use a mix of cookie types to operate the site and to improve user experience. The table below summarises the main categories, their purpose and examples of typical cookie names or providers.
| Category | Purpose | Example cookie | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Site operation and security | session_id | site server |
| Analytical | Usage statistics and performance | _ga | analytics provider |
| Marketing | Advertising, personalisation and retargeting | fr | advertising networks |
If you have concerns about a particular provider, you can manage or block cookies via your browser or consent settings.
Necessary
Necessary cookies enable core site functions and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies the site may not work properly and some features will be unavailable.
Common examples include session identifiers for secure areas and cookies that prevent fraud or maintain accessibility. These cookies do not track browsing activity for marketing purposes. We retain necessary cookie information only as long as it is required for the underlying function.
Analytical
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They show which pages are most popular, how users move around the site and whether error messages occur. This data lets us improve navigation, performance and content relevance.
We may use third-party analytics providers to process aggregated data. These providers typically set their own cookies. All analytics data is processed in anonymised or pseudonymised form where possible and is used only to enhance the site experience rather than to identify individual users.
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They track visitors across websites and may be used to build profiles of your interests for ad targeting or retargeting campaigns. These cookies may be set by third parties such as advertising networks and social platforms.
You can opt out of personalised advertising via your browser settings or the relevant opt-out tools provided by advertising networks. Blocking marketing cookies will not reduce the number of ads you see but may make them less relevant to your interests.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third parties that provide services such as analytics, advertising or social media integration. These third parties operate independently and their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
We do not control third-party cookie practices from within this policy, but we seek to work only with reputable providers. If you wish to manage third-party cookies specifically, check the privacy settings offered by those providers or use browser controls to block them.
How to manage cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies from within their settings or preferences. Typical steps include opening privacy or security settings, finding the cookies section and selecting options to clear stored cookies, block third-party cookies or block all cookies.
If you block cookies entirely some site features may stop working. For a finer approach, use cookie consent controls when available on the site to accept only categories you are comfortable with. Remember to check any device-level privacy controls as well.
Consent and withdrawal
When you first visit the site you may be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. Consent is recorded to remember your preferences and can be withdrawn at any time by changing cookie settings via the consent tool or by adjusting your browser preferences.
Withdrawing consent will prevent future use of non-essential cookies but will not affect processing already carried out while consent was active. Essential cookies remain necessary for site operation and are not subject to consent withdrawal.
Changes to the policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology or the services we offer. When significant updates occur we will post a prominent notice on the site and update the effective date. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
Minor changes may be applied without prior notice but will be reflected in the policy text. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy. If there are material changes affecting consent, we will seek renewed consent where required.
Last updated: September 26, 2026