Understanding cookies and your choices. Last updated .
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you, personalise your experience, and measure performance. Some cookies are essential for website function; others are optional and require your consent.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for core site functionality (login, security, form submission). They do not require consent and are always enabled. Examples: session cookies, security tokens.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site through tools like Google Analytics. They track pages visited, time spent, and user journeys. They require your opt-in consent.
Marketing Cookies: These enable targeted advertising and conversion tracking through Google Ads. They allow advertisers to show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. They require your opt-in consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: unique visitor ID | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics: session ID | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics: request throttling | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads data integration | 3 months | Marketing |
| cookieConsent | Your consent preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
We use Google's Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie choices. When you reject cookies, we send "denied" signals to Google Analytics and Google Ads, preventing tracking. When you accept, we send "granted" signals to enable these services. You can change your preferences anytime via the Cookie Settings button in the banner.
Via Our Banner: Use the cookie banner at the bottom of each page. Click "Cookie Settings" to customise your preferences. Click "Accept All" to enable all cookies, or "Reject" to disable optional cookies.
Via Your Browser: You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Google Analytics: Google processes analytics data on our behalf. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads: Google tracks conversions and displays ads across the web. See Google Ads Help Centre.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Simply update your preferences in the Cookie Settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect data already processed while consent was active.
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