Last updated: August 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status. Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings.
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve functionality, and help us understand how visitors use our site. We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| sessionID | Maintains your session while navigating the site | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Tracks page views and user interactions anonymously | 2 years |
| _visitor_id | Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics | 2 years |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| userPreferences | Remembers your site preferences and settings | 6 months |
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties to help us analyse website usage and improve our services. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking technologies for targeted advertising purposes.
You have several options for managing cookies:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preferences are saved and can be updated at any time.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
For more detailed information about cookie management, visit your browser's help documentation.
In addition to cookies, we may use other browser storage technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage to store information locally on your device. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but are stored differently by your browser.
We use localStorage to:
You can clear localStorage through your browser's settings, typically in the same location where you manage cookies.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We respect your privacy choices and will update our practices as industry standards develop.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 15 King Street, Manchester, M2 6AH, United Kingdom
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit: