Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

4. Cookie Details

The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about visitor behaviour. For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit Google Privacy Policy.

5.2 Content Delivery Networks

We may use third-party content delivery networks to improve website performance. These services may set their own cookies for performance optimisation.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalisation features may not be available
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

8. Cookie Consent Management

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking on the cookie preferences link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your preferences)
• Contacting us directly using the information below

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through our website.

10. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in operating our website
• Analytics cookies: Your consent (where required by law)
• Functional cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in providing enhanced features

11. Contact Us

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

12. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service