What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information that helps the site recognise your device, remember preferences, or understand how you interact with different pages and features.
Some cookies are set directly by us, while others come from third party services we use for analytics or embedded content. You can control many aspects of cookie behaviour through your browser settings and our on site tools.
Types of cookies
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for core site functionality, such as page navigation, form submissions, and security features. Without them, the website cannot operate reliably, so they are always active when you use our services.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies support additional features like remembering form inputs, personalising certain views, or integrating embedded content. They make your experience smoother but are not strictly necessary for basic site operation.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are viewed and how long sessions last. This helps us improve content, navigation, and performance without identifying individual users directly.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our communication and, where used, may support more relevant messaging. We use them cautiously and in line with applicable regulations, and you can opt out where required.
Why we use cookies
Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language choices or cookie settings, so you do not need to repeat the same selections each visit. They also support secure access to forms and features that rely on session continuity.
By understanding how visitors use our site, cookies allow us to refine navigation, highlight relevant content, and reduce friction in key journeys. We focus on using this information to improve clarity, not to build intrusive profiles.
Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking certain types or deleting existing files. The exact steps differ between browsers, so we recommend following the guidance provided by each vendor carefully.
- Chrome: In Chrome, open Settings, then select Privacy and security. From there, choose Cookies and other site data, where you can block third party cookies, clear existing data, or create exceptions for specific websites as needed.
- Firefox: In Firefox, open Settings and go to Privacy and Security. Under Cookies and Site Data, you can choose to block specific types of cookies, clear stored data, or manage exceptions for sites that you trust or rely on frequently.
- Safari: In Safari, open Preferences, then select Privacy. You can choose to block all cookies, manage website data, or remove stored information for specific domains. Adjusting these options will change how sites remember your activity.
- Edge: In Microsoft Edge, open Settings, then select Cookies and site permissions. From there, you can manage cookie storage, block or allow specific domains, and clear browsing data, including cookies, for a chosen time period.
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our site may not function as intended, and your preferences might not be remembered. You can change your cookie choices at any time by adjusting browser settings or using our on site controls.
Cookie retention
We retain cookies for different periods depending on their purpose. Some are session based and expire when you close your browser, while others remain for longer to remember your preferences or support analytics across visits.
We regularly review the cookies used on our site and may update this policy when tools or retention periods change. Where required, we will ask for your consent again if we introduce new categories or significantly alter how cookies operate.