How we use cookies

Cookies and local storage help this site remember choices, keep core features working and, where you permit it, understand general site usage. Some technologies are essential to the operation of the site. Others are optional and depend on the preference you choose in the cookie banner.

Cookie categories

CategoryPurposeExample storageDuration
EssentialSupports core page functions, basic security and saving your cookie choice.Local storage entry for cookie choice and consent statePersistent until cleared or replaced
AnalyticsHelps us understand broad traffic patterns, such as page views and navigation paths, where you consent.Analytics identifiers or session markers if analytics are enabled by user choiceVaries by provider or browser session
FunctionalRemembers non-essential settings and user preferences where available and enabled.Preference state saved in local storage or cookie formPersistent until cleared or replaced

Consent choices

You can choose between accepting all cookies, rejecting non-essential cookies or setting preferences. Essential storage remains active because it is required to remember your choice and help basic site operation. Analytics and functional categories are controlled by your selection.

If you save preferences, the site stores that selection in your browser. Clearing browser storage may remove the saved choice and cause the banner to appear again.

Browser controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, clear local storage and control site permissions. The exact method depends on the browser you use. You can usually find these controls in the privacy, security or site settings area of your browser. Blocking some storage may affect how sites function, including whether preferences are remembered.

Third-party services

Where analytics or related service providers are used following your consent, those providers may set or read their own identifiers subject to their own documentation and retention rules. We aim to use service arrangements that are proportionate to the operation and improvement of the site and consistent with the choices you make.

Further information

For more detail on personal data, lawful bases, retention and your privacy rights, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about cookie use on this site, contact [email protected].