Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our website for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. For example, remembering your preferred language or region.

• userPreferences: Stores your site preferences such as display settings. Duration: 6 months.

Analytics Cookies

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

• siteAnalytics: Tracks page views and navigation patterns. Duration: 2 years.
• sessionId: Identifies unique browsing sessions. Duration: Session only.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:

• Analytics providers for website usage statistics
• Security services for fraud prevention

Please refer to these third parties' privacy policies for information about their cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, and set preferences for specific websites. The method varies by browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved and will be remembered on future visits.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the site, which will display the cookie banner again.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.

Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website, but will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our site.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to store certain preferences. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire. The same controls in your browser settings apply to local storage.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Commerce Street, Manchester, M4 1PW, United Kingdom