This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, and how you can control or delete them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, smartphone or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve user experience and provide information to site operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that website (third-party cookies).
Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
This website uses a limited number of cookies, each serving a specific purpose. We categorise our cookies into the following groups.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Because they are necessary for the site to operate, they do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form — including the number of visitors, the pages they view, time spent on each page, the referring website and approximate geographic region. This data helps us identify which content is most useful and where improvements are needed.
We may use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. If you decline analytics cookies through our cookie notice, no analytics tracking will be activated during your visit.
Cookies We Do Not Use
This website does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media tracking cookies or any cookies designed to build a profile of your browsing behaviour across other websites. We do not serve display advertising and do not participate in ad networks.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the website, a cookie notice will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept or decline at that point. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the notice again.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. All major browsers allow you to view, manage and delete cookies. The following links provide instructions for the most widely used browsers:
Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
Apple Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core site features.
Third-Party Cookies
If analytics cookies are active, the third-party analytics provider may set its own cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the third party’s own privacy policy, not ours. We have no direct control over the cookies set by third-party services, but we ensure through our contractual arrangements that any data processed on our behalf is handled in accordance with UK data protection law.
Links to external websites contained in our articles may also set cookies when you visit those sites. We are not responsible for cookies placed by third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the cookie policy of any external site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable regulations. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
Further Information
For general information about cookies and how they work, you can visit allaboutcookies.org. For guidance on your rights under UK data protection law, the Information Commissioner’s Office website at ico.org.uk provides comprehensive resources.