How we use cookies on our website
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server session identifier | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferredLanguage | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| fontSize | Remembers accessibility font size preference | 1 year |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties who set these cookies can recognise your device both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.
We embed Google Maps on our contact page to show our location. Google may set cookies when you view this map. Please see Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google processes data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or choose essential cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly. For example:
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
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