1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our services by providing insights into:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources
- User behaviour patterns
These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies.
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Google AdSense uses cookies to:
- Display relevant advertisements
- Prevent the same ad from appearing too frequently
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Track conversions and interactions
Third-party cookies: Google and its partners may set cookies on our website. We do not control these third-party cookies.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and advertising
- Decline Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
4.3 Opting Out of Personalised Advertising
To opt out of personalised advertising from Google, visit:
5. Third-Party Cookies
When you use our website, you may receive cookies from third parties such as:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (if implemented)
- Social Media Platforms: If you share our content
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when browser closes |
| Preference Cookies | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 24 months |
| Advertising Cookies | Up to 24 months |
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: To store preferences and settings in your browser
- Pixels/Beacons: Small images used for analytics and advertising
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same consent requirements.
8. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals but respect your cookie choices made through our consent banner.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- Right to be informed about cookie usage
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access information stored about you
- Right to request deletion of your data
For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Website: Contact Form
13. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: