Cookies
What Are Cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. They help the website function properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance so we can improve what’s not working well.
How Do We Use Cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for different purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function and do not collect personally identifiable information.
Third-party cookies help us understand site performance, track how you interact with the site, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements (where you consent), and enhance your experience.
General Google Services Notice
We use Google products and services (for example, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and YouTube) to help operate and improve this website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies subject to your consent choices.
For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please see: Google Business Privacy Policy, Google Privacy Policy, Google Cookies & Technologies, and Google Ads cookies.
How We Manage Consent
This website uses CookieYes as our consent management platform (CMP). CookieYes displays the cookie banner, records your preferences, and ensures that non-essential cookies are only set after you give consent.
In line with Google’s Consent Mode v2, all analytics and advertising cookies start in a denied state and are only activated if you give explicit consent. We also operate in strict mode to ensure that no cookieless pings or modelled conversions are generated before you make a choice.
CookieYes stores a record of your preferences for compliance purposes. After 12 months, you will be asked to review and renew your consent.
For more information on how your personal data is processed when cookies are active, please also see our Privacy Policy.
Modifying Consent
You can modify your cookie settings anytime by clicking the Consent Preferences button above. This will reopen the cookie banner so you can update your preferences or withdraw consent immediately. The link is also available in the footer of this site.
Managing Cookies Via Your Browser
- Chrome: support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari: support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Internet Explorer: support.microsoft.com/…/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer
If you use a different browser, please refer to its official support documentation.
Types Of Cookies We Use
Disclaimer: Google Logged-in Accounts (Including YouTube Embeds)
When you view or play embedded YouTube videos on our website, additional cookies from Google and YouTube may be set. These cookies are only created if you are logged into a Google account in your browser. They are controlled directly by Google and are not created or managed by this website.
Examples include: __Secure-3PSIDTS, __Secure-3PSIDCC, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-1PSIDTS, __Secure-1PSIDCC, __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-1PAPISID, SSID, SIDCC, SID, SEARCH_SAMESITE, SAPISID, APISID, NID, LOGIN_INFO, HSID, IDE, AEC.
Typical purposes include authentication and account security, fraud prevention, and personalisation across Google services. For full details, see the Google Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer: Google Maps and Other Embedded Services
Some pages may include embedded content such as Google Maps, or social media feeds (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter). These services may set their own cookies directly in your browser when the embed is displayed or interacted with. These cookies are controlled by the third party and are not managed by this website.
For example, Google Maps may set cookies like NID and 1P_JAR to store user preferences and measure usage. Social media embeds may also set cookies for login status, personalisation, and advertising.
Disclaimer: WordPress Login/Admin
When logging into the WordPress administration area of this site, additional cookies are set. These cookies are only created for administrators or editors and are not received by normal site visitors.
Examples include: wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-*, wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_test_cookie, wp_lang, wpe-auth, wpEmojiSettingsSupports, wp-api-schema-model.
These are used for authentication and login security, storing dashboard preferences, testing cookie support, and managing editor/admin sessions. They are not used for public visitors and are excluded from the CMP banner.