Introduction
Our website uses cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience and to ensure our site functions as expected. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. This policy outlines how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and your rights regarding cookie management.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, and other settings) over a period of time. This enables a more streamlined and personalized browsing experience.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and enable core features such as secure areas and page navigation. Without these cookies, certain functionalities of our site will not be available.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve its performance and provide a better user experience.
- Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and choices, enhancing your future visits.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: To display relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Third-Party (Y/N) |
| session_id | Essential for user login and session management | Session (expires when browser is closed) | No |
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes | 2 years | Yes (Google Analytics) |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for analytics purposes | 24 hours | Yes (Google Analytics) |
| preferences | Remembers user language preferences and site settings | 1 year | No |
| ad_cookie | Tracks user behaviour for targeted advertising | 30 days | Yes (Advertising partners) |
Granting Us Permission to Use Cookies
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie consent banner to obtain your explicit consent. This banner will give you the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You have the right to change your cookie settings at any time by accessing the cookie management tool on our website.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences and withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings tool, which can be found at the bottom of our website. Additionally, you can change your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our site.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access: Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- The right to erasure: Request the deletion of personal data when it is no longer needed or if you withdraw consent.
- The right to object: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
- The right to restrict processing: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us [email protected].
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks, to help us understand how our website is used and to display targeted advertising. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We have no control over these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.
How to Disable Cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can learn more about managing cookies by visiting their help pages. Please note that blocking cookies may prevent some features of our website from working properly and could impact your browsing experience.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this cookie policy or the cookies we use, please contact us at [email protected]