Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 25, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Session management
- Security features
- Load balancing
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- Cookie consent preferences
- Language preferences
- Form data retention (for your convenience)
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information.
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Traffic sources
- Error tracking
2.4 Marketing Cookies (With Consent)
These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Manages your session | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics - visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Payment processors (for secure transactions)
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you block cookies:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- We won't be able to remember your preferences
- Your experience may be less personalized
- Essential cookies are still necessary for basic functionality
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website respects DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled for analytics purposes.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4QU, United Kingdom