Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses. They typically store information such as a unique identifier, session data, or user preferences. Cookies are set either by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by other organisations whose services are embedded on that site (“third-party cookies”).

Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, may also be used to collect information in a manner similar to cookies. This policy covers cookies and comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies on our website into three groups based on their function and the level of consent required:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site. Require your consent.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant information based on browsing behaviour. Require your consent.

Cookies can also be classified by duration:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted, even after you close your browser.

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings tool.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies we use include:

• Cookie consent record: A cookie or local storage entry that stores your cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner does not appear on every page visit.
• Session integrity cookies: Used to maintain the integrity of your current browsing session and prevent cross-site request forgery.

These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the function they serve, and they are not used to track your activity across other websites.

4. Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us understand which pages are most frequently visited, where visitors come from, and how they navigate the site. We use this data to improve the structure, content, and usability of our website.

Analytics data is processed in aggregate and anonymised form wherever possible. It does not identify you personally. Where analytics tools are provided by third parties (such as Google Analytics), data is shared with those providers subject to their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements with them.

You can disable analytics cookies at any time by updating your preferences using the Cookie Settings tool on this site. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website or access any of its content.

5. Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to understand your interests and deliver relevant informational content across sessions. These cookies may track your visits to our website and other websites in order to build a profile of your interests and to display content that is relevant to those interests.

Marketing cookies are used only to present informational content that may be relevant to your interests based on your browsing behaviour. We do not use them to track sensitive browsing activity or to build profiles for sale to third parties.

You can withdraw your consent to marketing cookies at any time by updating your preferences using the Cookie Settings tool. Please note that rejecting marketing cookies will not make advertisements or content disappear; it will simply mean that the content you see may be less tailored to your interests.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third parties whose content or services are embedded in our website. These third-party providers may include analytics service providers and content delivery networks. Where third-party cookies are set, we have no direct control over them, and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

We select third-party partners carefully and only use services that provide adequate data protection guarantees in line with GDPR requirements. We maintain data processing agreements with third parties who process personal data on our behalf.

If you wish to prevent third-party cookies, you can also configure your browser settings to block all cookies from third-party sources. Note that doing so may affect the functionality of some embedded features.

7. Managing Your Preferences

You have several options for managing your cookie preferences:

7.1 Cookie Settings Tool

The easiest way to manage your preferences is through our built-in Cookie Settings tool, accessible via the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site, or by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer. This tool allows you to enable or disable each non-essential cookie category individually.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through your browser settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions specific to your browser and version.

Common browser cookie management links:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies provided by third parties, you may be able to opt out directly through industry-wide opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). However, these tools may not cover all cookies on our site.

8. Cookie Duration

The duration of cookies on our site varies depending on their type and function. The following provides a general overview:

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser. Used for navigation and form session management.
• Consent record cookie: Persists for up to 12 months. Stores your cookie consent decision to avoid repeat prompts.
• Analytics cookies: Typically persist for between 30 days and 26 months, depending on the specific tool used.
• Marketing cookies: Typically persist for between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the campaign or third-party tool.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset any stored preferences.

9. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner offering the options to Accept All, Reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences through Cookie Settings. Your choice is stored and applied to your current and future visits to this site.

In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, consent for non-essential cookies must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You can withdraw or update your consent at any time without any negative consequences to your use of our services.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function. Refusing consent to non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using any part of our website or accessing any publicly available content.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable law, or changes to our third-party providers. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, display an updated consent notice.

11. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

For more information about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please refer to our Privacy Policy.