What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They help the site remember information between page visits — such as whether you have already indicated your cookie preferences.
Cookies are not programs and cannot access other files on your device. They are widely used across the internet and most browsers accept them by default, though you can adjust this in your browser settings.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies Always Active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice.
- Session management — keeps your visit coherent across pages
- Cookie consent record — stores your preference so we do not ask repeatedly
Duration: Session or up to 12 months
Analytics Cookies Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. This information is aggregated and anonymised.
- Page view tracking — helps us understand which content is useful
- Traffic source data — helps us understand how people find us
Duration: Up to 24 months
Marketing Cookies Optional
Marketing cookies may be set via our site by advertising networks. They track your browsing across sites to build a profile and show you relevant advertising. We use these sparingly.
- Advertising personalisation — connecting our content to audiences who may find it relevant
- Frequency capping — avoiding showing you the same content repeatedly
Duration: Up to 12 months
Preference Cookies Optional
These cookies remember choices you make when using the site, such as language or regional settings, to provide a more consistent experience.
- UI preferences — remembering any display settings you adjust
- Region settings — if you specify a geographic preference
Duration: Up to 12 months
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use. These services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — website usage analysis. Google's Privacy Policy
- Google Maps — embedded map on our contact section. Viewing the map may set Google cookies.
- Advertising networks — where marketing cookies are active, these may be placed by network partners.
We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their respective policies if you have concerns.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust your preferences below. Essential cookies remain active as they are necessary for the site to work. Changes take effect immediately and are saved to your browser.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser. Here are instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of our website function, particularly the contact section and embedded map.
Your Rights and Control
You have the right to:
- Withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using the preference controls above
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Ask us to delete personal data collected through cookies, where technically feasible
Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to view our site, though some features may behave differently.
For questions about cookies or data privacy, contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all inquiries within five working days.