Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To ensure our website functions properly
• Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors use our website
• Personalisation: To remember your preferences and settings
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain security
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 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 privacy preferences or filling in forms.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is used to improve website performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party providers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party providers who may set cookies on our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information in an anonymous form.

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics

Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from:

• LinkedIn - Privacy Policy
• Twitter - Privacy Policy
• Facebook - Privacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Settings Panel

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie settings panel. Click the button below to access your preferences:

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

6. Mobile Device Settings

For mobile devices, you can control cookie-like technologies through device settings:

6.1 iOS Devices

Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track

6.2 Android Devices

Settings > Privacy > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

8. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from 24 hours to 2 years)
• Flash Cookies: Stored differently and require separate deletion through Flash settings

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Displaying a notice on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification where appropriate

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to object: You can object to the use of cookies for marketing purposes
• Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to access: You can request information about cookies and data we hold
• Right to deletion: You can request deletion of cookie data where applicable

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

12. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• ICO - Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices