Cookie Policy

Effective date: 20 August 2026

Last updated: 20 August 2026

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, keep it secure, and understand how it is used. Some are essential; others are optional.

2. The law we follow

In the UK, cookies are governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, both enforced by the ICO. Following changes made by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (in force from 5 February 2026), some low-risk cookies no longer require your prior consent, but we still tell you about them and give you a way to opt out. Cookies used for advertising or cross-site tracking still require your consent.

3. The types of cookies we use

We group cookies into the categories below. (Developers complete the table with the actual cookies the site sets — a cookie-scanning tool can generate this list.)

Strictly necessary cookies — required for the website to function and to keep it secure. These do not need consent.

Functionality / appearance cookies — remember choices such as display or accessibility preferences. Under the 2025 rules these do not require prior consent, but you can opt out.

Analytics / statistics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Where these are first-party and used only for aggregate statistics, they may not require prior consent under the 2025 rules; where an analytics tool sends data to a third party for its own purposes (for example Google Analytics), we will ask for your consent before using it.

Marketing / tracking cookies — used to deliver or measure advertising. These always require your consent, and we will not set them unless you agree.

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4. Managing your cookies

When you first visit our site, our cookie banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. Accept and reject options are given equal prominence, and non-essential cookies that require consent are not set until you agree. You can change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link on the site.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting existing cookies or blocking new ones. Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our website or the law changes. The “last updated” date shows when it last changed.