Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 15 May 2025 ยท Effective Date: 15 May 2025
This page explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses, and how you can manage your preferences at any time. We keep things straightforward โ no unnecessary jargon โ so you can make an informed choice at a comfortable pace.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly and to give website owners basic information about how their site is being used.
Cookies do not identify you personally. They typically store a small reference number or setting that the website can read on your next visit. You can choose to accept, limit, or delete cookies through your browser or through the controls on this page.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function. They manage your session, remember your cookie consent choice, and keep the site secure. They cannot be switched off.
Duration: Session or up to 12 months ยท Examples: Session tokens, consent record
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site โ which pages are visited, how long people stay, and where they came from. All data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Duration: Up to 24 months ยท Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Marketing Cookies
These are used to show you content or advertisements that may be relevant to your interests, based on your browsing behaviour. We may work with third-party services for this purpose.
Duration: Up to 90 days ยท Examples: Facebook Pixel, remarketing tags
Preference Cookies
These remember your choices to give you a more personalised experience on return visits โ such as your language setting or any region-based adjustments you have made.
Duration: Up to 12 months ยท Examples: Language preference, region setting
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics โ Website usage measurement. Google's Privacy Policy
- Google Maps โ Embedded map functionality on our contact page.
- Social media platforms โ If you interact with social sharing buttons, those platforms may set their own cookies.
- Advertising networks โ If marketing cookies are enabled, ad networks may use cookies to personalise content shown to you elsewhere.
We do not control third-party cookies. You can manage them through your browser settings or the controls on this page.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session cookies โ Temporary. They exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it.
- Persistent cookies โ These remain on your device for a set period (typically between 30 days and 24 months) or until you delete them.
Each cookie category table above shows the typical duration for that type of cookie.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control or delete cookies directly from your browser. Choose your browser below for step-by-step guidance.
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (โฎ) in the top right.
- Select Settings, then scroll to Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred setting: allow all, block third-party, or block all.
- To delete existing cookies, scroll down and click See all cookies and site data.
- Open Firefox and click the menu button (โฐ) in the top right.
- Select Settings, then choose Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select Standard, Strict, or Custom.
- To delete cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then Preferences.
- Go to the Privacy tab.
- Under Cookies and website data, select your preference.
- To remove stored cookies, click Manage Website Data and remove entries as needed.
- On iOS: go to Settings โ Safari โ Privacy & Security.
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (โฏ) in the top right.
- Select Settings, then Privacy, search, and services.
- Under Tracking prevention, choose Basic, Balanced, or Strict.
- To clear cookies, scroll to Clear browsing data and select Cookies and other site data.
On mobile browsers, settings are typically found under the browser's main menu or your device's app settings. Steps may differ slightly between versions.
Your Rights and Choices
- Withdraw consent at any time โ Use the toggles above or your browser settings to change your preferences. Changes take effect from the moment you save them.
- Access information โ You can ask us what data is associated with you by contacting us below.
- Impact of disabling cookies โ Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using this website. Disabling essential cookies may affect basic site functionality, such as the cookie consent record.
For any questions about how we use cookies or to request information about your data, please contact us at [email protected].
For more detail on how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.