Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Session Management Cookies: These help maintain your session while browsing our website
- Security Cookies: These help protect against fraudulent activity and enhance website security
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymised information about:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- How you found our website
- What device and browser you’re using
- General location information (country/city level)
Important: We do not collect or store any personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through cookies. The only personal data processed is IP addresses, which are automatically anonymised by Google Analytics (the last part of your IP address is removed). This data processing is carried out under our legitimate interests for website improvement and service enhancement. Google Analytics processes this data on our behalf, and we do not directly access or store personal information beyond what Google’s service provides in anonymised form.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies (essential and analytics)
- Accept only essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences
Cookie Retention
Our cookies are typically stored for 365 days, after which they automatically expire. Essential cookies may have shorter retention periods based on their specific function.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Through our website: Use our cookie consent banner to change your preferences
- Through your browser: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
- Opt-out of Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies:
- Essential cookies: Some website functionality may not work properly
- Analytics cookies: This will not affect your browsing experience, but helps us improve our services
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the main privacy policy review schedule.
