Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyse how visitors use our website
• To improve our services and user experience
• To provide relevant content and advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help us detect suspicious activity and protect your information
• Preference cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behaviour
• Performance cookies: Monitor website performance and loading times
• Usage statistics: Help us improve our website based on user behaviour

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

• Advertising cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
• Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
• Remarketing cookies: Show targeted advertisements based on your interests

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website:

Google Services

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Google Fonts for typography
• Google Maps for location services

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook for social sharing and advertising
• Twitter for social sharing
• LinkedIn for professional networking features

Other Services

• Font Awesome for icons
• CDN services for faster content delivery

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Updating Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Deleting cookies through your browser settings
• Contacting us to update your preferences
• Using the cookie preference centre (when available)

Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
• Preference cookies: Stored until you change your settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Less personalised experience
• Some features may not work properly

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: