Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences and settings. Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of many websites.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, parts of our website cannot function.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They track page visits, traffic sources, and user interactions to help us improve the site's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to provide enhanced, personalised functionality. They may include login credentials, language preferences, and other customization settings.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
- • Google Analytics: For understanding website traffic and user behaviour
- • Stripe & PayPal: For payment processing and security
- • Social Media Platforms: For integration with social sharing features
- • Advertising Networks: For delivering targeted advertisements
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how they use your data.
4. Cookie Consent & Control
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. Essential cookies are enabled by default as they are necessary for the website to function. You can accept or reject optional cookies (performance, functional, and marketing) through this banner.
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- • Using your browser's cookie settings to delete or block cookies
- • Returning to our cookie consent banner to update your choices
- • Contacting us directly for assistance with cookie management
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Some cookies are "session cookies" and are deleted when you close your browser. Others are "persistent cookies" and remain on your device for a set period (typically between a few days and several years) or until you delete them manually.
6. GDPR & Cookie Compliance
We comply with UK GDPR regulations regarding cookie use. We only set cookies with your informed consent (except for essential cookies). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | User authentication & session management |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security protection against CSRF attacks |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks page views |
| cookie_consent | Functional | 1 year | Remembers your cookie preferences |
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us through the website contact form.