Last updated: January 2024
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 function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preference settings
- Session Management: Maintains your browsing session
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Preferences: Remembers choices you make to improve your experience
- Form Data: Retains information you enter in forms
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited
- Traffic Sources: Identifies how visitors arrive at our site
- User Behaviour: Analyses navigation patterns and engagement
Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| sessionId | Maintains your browsing session | Session | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. We do not control these cookies. Third-party services we may use include analytics providers and social media platforms. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for information on their use of cookies.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference will be remembered for future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy and Services > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies, you may be able to opt out through industry-wide opt-out mechanisms such as:
- Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu)
- Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org)
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate. Disabling other cookies may affect your browsing experience but will not prevent you from accessing our website.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also known as Web Storage) to store data in your browser. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. The same principles regarding consent and management apply to local storage as to cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Hartwell Business Centre, Northampton Road, London NW1 4ET, United Kingdom