Cookie Policy

We believe consent should be informed and easy to change. This page describes the cookies that may be set when you visit, and how you can decide what to allow through the consent banner shown on your first visit.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, to remember preferences and to provide information to the people who run the site. Similar technologies, such as local storage, can perform comparable functions. In this policy we refer to all of these simply as “cookies”.

Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are removed when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them. They can also be set by us (“first-party”) or by a separate provider (“third-party”).

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies sparingly and for transparent purposes:

• To keep the website functioning and secure.
• To remember the cookie choices you make, so we do not ask again on every visit.
• Where permitted, to understand in aggregate how the site is used so we can improve it.

We do not use cookies to build detailed advertising profiles, and we do not sell information gathered through cookies.

3. The categories we offer

Our consent banner groups cookies into clear categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or open settings to choose category by category.

3.1 Strictly necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and to remember your consent choices. They cannot be switched off through our banner because the site relies on them. They do not store information used for marketing.

3.2 Analytics

With your permission, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are read most often. The information is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.

3.3 Marketing

If enabled, marketing cookies help us measure the reach of any limited outreach we undertake. These are off by default and are only set when you choose to allow them.

4. Typical durations

The lifespan of a cookie depends on its purpose. As a general guide:

• Consent preference: stored for up to twelve (12) months, after which we will ask again.
• Session cookies: removed when you close your browser.
• Analytics cookies: typically retained for a limited period defined by the analytics provider, after which they expire.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services we use, such as an analytics provider. These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We only enable non-essential third-party cookies after you have given consent.

6. Managing your preferences

You are in control. When you first visit, a banner lets you:

• Accept All — allow every category described above.
• Reject — keep only strictly necessary cookies.
• Cookie Settings — switch analytics and marketing on or off individually, then save your choice.

You can change your mind at any time by clearing the stored preference in your browser, which prompts the banner to appear again on your next visit.

7. Controlling cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you view, manage and delete cookies through their settings, and to block cookies from being set. Helpful guidance is usually found in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how parts of this website function.

8. Updates to this policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy as our practices or the relevant technologies change. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Significant changes will be reflected in the consent options where appropriate.

9. Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch:

This Cookie Policy is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice.