Effective date: February 2026
About Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Local storage is a similar technology that allows websites to store data in your browser. We use both to provide essential functionality and, with your consent, to understand how visitors use our site.
Cookie & Storage Inventory
| Name | Type | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent |
localStorage | Essential | Persistent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we can respect your choices across visits. |
_ga |
Cookie | Non-essential (Analytics) | 2 years | Set by Google Analytics 4 to distinguish unique visitors. Only set after you give explicit consent. |
_ga_* |
Cookie | Non-essential (Analytics) | Session | Set by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state. Only set after you give explicit consent. |
Essential Storage
The cookie-consent entry in localStorage is classified as essential because it is strictly necessary for the site to respect your cookie preferences. It does not track you or collect any personal data. Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), essential cookies and storage do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site — for example, which pages are most visited and how long visitors stay. This helps us improve the site experience.
GA4 analytics cookies (_ga and _ga_*) are consent-gated: they are only set after you give explicit consent through our cookie banner. If you decline or do not interact with the banner, no analytics cookies are set and no analytics data is collected.
Data Processor
Google acts as a data processor for analytics data collected through GA4. Google processes this data on our behalf to provide analytics reports.
International Data Transfers
Google may process analytics data outside the UK and European Economic Area. Where this occurs, Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, and the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection as required by UK GDPR.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the link in the footer of every page.
You can also delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Note that clearing the cookie-consent entry will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.