Cookies policy Policy.

We use a small number of cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and, where you consent, to understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies to deliver advertising, to build behavioural profiles or to track you across other websites.

Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits, remember preferences and collect information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be classified in two ways:

• Session cookies — temporary, deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — stored on your device for a defined period, or until you delete them

They may also be set either by us (first-party cookies) or by a third-party service we use (third-party cookies).

We use cookies for two purposes only:

• To ensure the website operates correctly — for example, remembering your cookie preferences and maintaining secure sessions
• To understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the site so that we can improve content and performance

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or submitting a contact form.

• ce_cookie_consent — records your cookie preferences. Persistent, expires after twelve months.
• wordpress_* — set by WordPress to manage logged-in sessions for site administrators. Session cookies.
• wp-settings-* — remembers administrator interface preferences. Persistent, expires after one year.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under PECR.

Where you consent, we use analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors use the site — pages viewed, time on page, device type and referring source. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify individual visitors.

• _ga, _ga_* — set by Google Analytics 4 to distinguish users and sessions. Persistent, expires after thirteen months.

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time using the controls described in Section 7.

Where we use third-party services that may set cookies, we provide a brief description below. Each service has its own privacy notice; please consult these for full details.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage in aggregate. IP addresses are truncated and we have not enabled advertising or remarketing features. See Google’s privacy policy for more information.

You can manage cookies in two ways.

Through our cookie banner

The first time you visit, our cookie banner asks you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can review and change your choice at any time by selecting “Cookie preferences” in the footer of the site.

Through your browser

Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete or block cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use, to the law, or to guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.