Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22nd December 2025

 

1) About cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., tracking pixels, local storage, scripts/tags) on our website. Some are strictly necessary for the site to work; others (e.g., analytics, personalisation) are non‑essential and require your consent before we set them.

Note on evolving guidance: The ICO has been consulting on updated “storage and access technologies” guidance and on a risk‑based enforcement approach for some low‑risk advertising/measurement scenarios following the DUAA. Until final guidance/secondary legislation is in force, consent remains required for analytics/advertising cookies. We’ll update this policy if the ICO’s position changes.

2) How we obtain consent

On your first visit, we present a banner with clear choices: “Accept all”, “Reject all non‑essential”, “Manage settings”. Non‑essential cookies are off by default.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via link: Cookie settings in the site footer.

We log consent choices (time, preference) to demonstrate compliance.

3)Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, accessibility). You cannot opt out of these.

Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve services. These are optional.

Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to enhance your experience.

Third-Party Cookies
Some features (like social media sharing) may use third-party cookies. Please check their policies for details.

4)Managing Your Preferences

You can:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies using our cookie banner.
  • Change your preferences anytime via the Manage Cookies link in the footer.
  • Adjust your browser settings to block cookies (note: this may affect site functionality).

For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Your Privacy

We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal data. For details on how we process your information, please see our Privacy Policy.

 

5) Third‑party cookies and tags

Third‑party scripts/pixels may set cookies or read device information only after you consent. We review third‑party CMP/tag behaviour and seek to avoid any storage/access before consent.

Cookie inventory: scan your site, list all cookies/tags, ensure your CMP truly blocks non‑essential tags until consent; include “reject all” and granular toggles.

Keep an eye on 2025 changes: DUAA’s recognised legitimate interests and updated PECR exceptions/enforcement may change how you present cookie choices or rely on certain interests. Update this policy when the final ICO guidance/secondary legislation is issued.

Our Privacy and Cookies Policy aligns with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR (cookies and electronic communications), and flags 2025 developments you may want to track (e.g., the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) and the ICO’s draft cookie guidance).