Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is used. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use, such as analytics providers).

Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the website, and various alphanumeric characters. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember your preferences or actions over a period of time.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure login areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled. Legal basis: legitimate interests.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure the effectiveness of our content. This helps us improve how our website works and enhance the user experience. These cookies are used only with your consent. Legal basis: consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. language, region), saving your cookie choices, and providing enhanced or personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Legal basis: consent where required.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. These cookies are used only with your consent. Legal basis: consent.

3. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is a summary of the main cookies we use, their purpose, and retention period. This list may be updated as we add or remove cookies.

Cookie Name	Category	Purpose	Retention
session_id	Strictly Necessary	Maintains user session	Session
cookie_consent	Strictly Necessary	Stores your cookie preferences	12 months
_ga, _gid	Analytics	Website usage statistics	Up to 24 months
marketing_id	Marketing	Personalised advertising	Up to 12 months

4. Legal Basis and Consent

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies (analytics, functional, marketing)
Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies
Cookie Settings: Choose which categories of cookies you wish to allow

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the service. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

5. Retention Periods

Cookie retention varies by type:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g. 12–24 months) or until you delete them manually
Preference cookies: Typically retained for 12 months or until you change your preferences

Specific retention periods for each cookie are listed in the table above and in our cookie consent management tool.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored and delete them individually or in bulk
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help section (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services we use, such as analytics or advertising partners.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.