Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help our website function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies cannot run programs, access files on your computer, or identify you personally. They simply store basic information that supports website functionality and performance.
We do not use cookies to build behavioural profiles, track shopping habits, or deliver targeted advertising.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website works as expected (e.g., security, accessibility settings).
- Remember your cookie preferences.
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our services, using low‑risk analytics tools in accordance with current UK data protection law, including DUAA‑related updates to cookie rules.
Some of these cookies are essential for the website to function. Others help us improve the website by collecting anonymous usage information.
What happens if I allow cookies?
If you choose to allow cookies, we will set cookies that:
- Remember your preferences and improve your experience.
- Allow us to measure how the site is used through anonymous analytics.
Your preferences will be saved so that you will not be asked about cookies on each visit.
What happens if I decline cookies?
If you decline cookies:
- We will not set any non‑essential cookies.
- Only cookies required for the basic functioning of the site will remain active.
- Certain features may not work as intended.
- Because we won’t be able to remember your preferences, you may be asked about your cookie settings again.
Cookies used on this website
- Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Cookies that remember accessibility settings.
- Cookies that remember your cookie preference selection (phew_cookie_popup).
phew_cookie_popup
This cookie stores whether you accepted, rejected, or customised your cookie settings so we don’t prompt you repeatedly.
- Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. The information is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify you. This helps us improve the design, performance, and content of the site. DUAA‑aligned updates to PECR allow certain low‑risk analytics cookies to operate with reduced consent requirements if strict conditions are met, such as transparency and simple opt‑out controls.
We use:
- _ga
- _gid
- _gat
These Google Analytics cookies collect information such as:
- How many visitors we receive
- Which pages are most popular
- How visitors navigate the website
- Session cookies
Session cookies store temporary information while you move through the site. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Managing your cookie preferences
At any time, you can revisit your Cookie Settings to change your choices, including opting out of analytics cookies. We will respect your preferences immediately.
If you reject analytics cookies, they will not be set (or will be disabled where required by law), and your browsing will not be tracked.
Updates to this policy
This policy reflects current UK data protection and electronic communications law, including the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) and the latest ICO guidance as it becomes available.
We may update this policy as regulations or guidance evolve.