Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes on our website:

• Essential functionality such as maintaining your session and remembering your cookie preferences
• Understanding how visitors navigate our site to improve usability
• Analyzing which pages are most visited to focus our content efforts
• Remembering your preferences to enhance your experience on return visits

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking you across other websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent choices.

Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to work.

Examples include:

• Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
• Cookie consent preferences
• Security cookies to prevent fraud

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered.

We use this data to improve our website structure and content. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we cannot identify individual visitors.

Analytics cookies include:

• Page view tracking
• Referral source information
• Browser and device statistics
• Time spent on pages

These cookies require your consent, which you can provide or withdraw through our cookie banner or preferences.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you move between pages on our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

Our persistent cookies typically expire after:

• Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
• Analytics cookies: 24 months

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies on our website. When we do use them, they serve specific functions that enhance your experience or help us understand website usage.

Any third parties we work with must comply with data protection regulations and use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies or tracking cookies on our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner and Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences by clicking the "Preferences" button.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the banner that appears on your first visit, or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from all websites or specific sites
• Receive alerts when websites set cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain parts of our website may not function as intended:

• Your cookie preferences will not be remembered, and the banner may appear on every visit
• We will be unable to remember your preferences between sessions
• Some interactive features may not work correctly

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function, so disabling them may prevent access to key features.

Cookies We Set

Below is a list of the specific cookies we use on our website:

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name:	cookie_consent
Purpose:	Stores your cookie consent preferences
Duration:	12 months

Cookie Name:	session_id
Purpose:	Maintains your browsing session
Duration:	Session (deleted when browser closes)

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name:	analytics_tracking
Purpose:	Tracks anonymous usage statistics
Duration:	24 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or, where appropriate, by email.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage to enhance your experience. Local storage allows us to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater capacity.

We use local storage for purposes such as remembering your preferences and improving performance. You can manage local storage through your browser settings, similar to managing cookies.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website respects DNT signals and will not track your browsing when this setting is enabled.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like more information about how we protect your privacy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Clifton Street, Bristol BS8 4PB, United Kingdom

More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• aboutcookies.org - Comprehensive information about cookies
• allaboutcookies.org - Guide to managing cookies in different browsers
• ico.org.uk - Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies