How We Use Cookies
Effective Date: 31/03/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function efficiently, provide statistical information, remember preferences, and deliver relevant content.
Cookies cannot be used to identify you personally.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website operates as expected
Improve your experience by remembering preferences
Monitor website usage and performance
Support accessibility tools and navigation
Manage login sessions securely (for internal systems)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the operation of our site and cannot be switched off. They include:
Session cookies to maintain secure login sessions
Cookies to store cookie consent preferences
b) Performance / Analytics Cookies
Used to help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve it. These may collect:
Pages visited
Time spent on site
Browser type and device
We use anonymised Google Analytics data in compliance with the UK GDPR.
c) Functionality Cookies
These remember your preferences, such as:
Preferred language
Accessibility settings
Previously selected filters or views
d) Third-Party Cookies
Some of our pages may display content from external providers (e.g. YouTube, Microsoft, or other embedded media). These providers may use their own cookies.
We do not control the use of third-party cookies. Please refer to their individual privacy and cookie policies.
4. How You Can Control Cookies
On your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to manage your preferences.
You can also:
Change your settings at any time using the [Cookie Settings] button in the site footer
Control or delete cookies via your browser settings
Please note that disabling some cookies may impact the functionality or usability of the site.
5. Retention of Cookies
Cookies may be stored for:
The duration of your visit (session cookies)
A defined period (persistent cookies)
We do not store cookies for longer than necessary for their purpose.
6. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.