01 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. They are an essential part of how modern websites function.
02 How We Use Cookies
When you visit this website, we collect standard internet log information and details of your online behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site and which parts are the most popular.
We collect this information in a way which does not identify anyone. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any personally identifying information from any source.
If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be upfront about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
03 Cookies We Use
A full list of the cookies we use on this website:
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
_ga
Analytics
|
Google Analytics |
Used to distinguish users. Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. |
2 years |
_ga_*
Analytics
|
Google Analytics |
Used to persist session state. Collects information about how visitors use our website in an anonymous form. |
2 years |
_gid
Analytics
|
Google Analytics |
Used to distinguish users. Helps compile reports on website usage including number of visitors, where visitors came from, and pages visited. |
24 hours |
_gat
Analytics
|
Google Analytics |
Used to throttle request rate. Helps ensure our analytics service remains responsive. |
1 minute |
cf_clearance
Essential
|
Cloudflare |
Used by Cloudflare to verify that a visitor is human and not a bot. Essential for website security and protection. |
1 year |
__cf_bm
Essential
|
Cloudflare |
Bot management cookie used to distinguish between humans and bots, helping protect our website from malicious traffic. |
30 minutes |
04 Cookie Types Explained
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and the services we offer.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
05 How to Change Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or delete certain cookies. However, if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.
Manage Cookies on Popular Browsers
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
06 Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This browser add-on tells the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) running on websites not to share information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
07 Learn More About Cookies
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit these helpful resources:
08 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 12 February 2026