1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Session cookies: Remember your current session
- Security cookies: Protect against spam and abuse
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
- Page views: Count visits to different pages
- User behaviour: Understand how users navigate our site
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness.
- Social media: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Advertising: Show relevant ads based on interests
- Remarketing: Display ads to previous visitors
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use cookies from trusted third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Font Awesome: Icon fonts and styling
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing functionality
4. Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customise your cookie settings
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
- Consent cookies: Stored for 1 year to remember your preferences
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, you may experience:
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Less personalised experience
- Inability to use certain features
7. Cookie List
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
cookie-consent |
Stores your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Necessary |
_ga |
Google Analytics tracking |
2 years |
Analytics |
_gid |
Google Analytics session tracking |
24 hours |
Analytics |
session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
Necessary |
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: