Last updated: September 10, 2025
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. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how you use our website
- To improve our website functionality
- To personalize content and advertisements
- To ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing cookies
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Website performance monitoring
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by our advertising partners through our site.
Examples:
- Social media tracking pixels
- Advertising platform cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Conversion tracking
4. Duration of Cookies
4.1 Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They're used to remember information during your current visit.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They're used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster loading
- Customer Support: Live chat services
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our Cookie Management Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie management tool available on every page of our website. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Necessary Cookies: The website may not function properly
- Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
- Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may contain personal information. We treat all cookie data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We'll notify you of any significant changes.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies that process your personal data:
- Right to be informed about cookie use
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification and erasure
11. Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookiePreferences | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Necessary | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44(0)5799 55807
- Address: 9 Wright Shores Paulinefort DT11 0JD, United Kingdom
13. Useful Resources
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