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Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 June 2026

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 help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. They do not contain personally identifiable information unless you have provided it to us.

How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To remember your cookie consent preferences
  • To maintain session information
  • To understand how visitors use our website
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To remember form data during your visit

Types of cookies we use

1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples:

  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Session management
  • Form data storage during submission

2. Performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

  • Page view tracking
  • Time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns

3. Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Region selection
  • Accessibility settings

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.

Third-party cookies we may use include:

  • Analytics services to understand website usage
  • Content delivery networks to improve page loading speed

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they use cookies.

Cookie duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

Session cookies

These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only while you are browsing our website. They are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Our cookie durations:

  • Cookie consent: 1 year
  • Session data: Session only (deleted when browser closes)
  • Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months

Managing cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for one year.

Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from working properly.

Browser-specific instructions

For information about managing cookies in specific browsers, visit:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site data

Local storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and data on your device. This includes:

  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Form submission data for the thank you page

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser cache or we delete it programmatically.

Impact of declining cookies

If you decline non-essential cookies or delete cookies from your browser:

  • The website will still function, but some features may be limited
  • We will not be able to remember your preferences
  • We will have limited ability to improve the website based on usage patterns
  • You may see the cookie banner each time you visit

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact us

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: Polished Joist, 42 Meadow Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9BY, United Kingdom

More information about cookies

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

  • aboutcookies.org
  • allaboutcookies.org

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