Cookie Policy

01What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your device when you visit it. They can help a website operate, remember certain settings or provide information about how visitors interact with its pages.

Similar technologies may include local storage, tracking pixels or scripts that read or store information on a device. This policy uses the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and similar technologies where appropriate.

The technologies active on this website depend on its current WordPress configuration, installed plugins, hosting arrangements and any third-party services enabled.

02How cookies may be used

Depending on the tools actually enabled on the website, cookies or similar technologies may be used to support the following activities:

• Maintaining essential website functions and navigation.
• Supporting website security, fraud prevention and technical stability.
• Remembering cookie preferences or other settings you have selected.
• Understanding page performance and general website usage, where analytics tools are enabled and the necessary consent has been obtained.
• Supporting third-party content or embedded services, where such content is present and you choose to interact with it.

We do not assume that every category listed above is active. The actual use of cookies should reflect the website’s installed technologies and current configuration.

03Types of cookies

04Consent and your preferences

Where UK law requires consent before information is stored on, or accessed from, your device, we will seek that consent before enabling the relevant non-essential technology.

Strictly necessary technologies may be used without consent where they fall within an applicable legal exemption. We will not treat a visit to the website, continued browsing or the submission of a consultation enquiry as consent to unrelated non-essential cookies.

Where a cookie preference tool is provided, you can use it to accept, reject or adjust the available categories. Optional categories should not be enabled by default where prior consent is required.

You can change or withdraw your consent for future use at any time through the available preference controls, where provided. Withdrawing consent does not make earlier processing unlawful, and it does not necessarily remove cookies already stored on your device. You may also need to clear those cookies through your browser.

If the website does not currently display a cookie preference tool, please contact us if you have questions about the technologies used. A preference tool should be configured where necessary to meet the site’s actual consent obligations.

05Third-party technologies

Some website functions may be supplied by third parties, such as hosting providers, website security services, form tools, analytics providers or embedded-content providers.

Where these services are enabled, they may process technical information according to their configuration and applicable privacy terms. Non-essential storage or access technologies will be controlled in accordance with the consent requirements that apply.

We do not claim that any specific analytics, advertising or embedded-content provider is currently installed. The actual providers should be identified through a review of the live website, including its plugins, scripts, network requests and cookie records.

Where a third-party service collects personal information, our Privacy Policy explains the broader approach to personal data handling.

06How long cookies remain

Some cookies are session cookies, which are generally removed when you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies, which may remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and the configuration set by the website or relevant provider. We do not assign a universal expiry period to all cookies.

A detailed cookie list should identify each cookie actually present, its provider, purpose, category and expiry period. That list should be reviewed whenever plugins, integrations or website settings change.

07Managing cookies through your browser

Most browsers allow you to review, block or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. The available controls differ by browser and device.

You may be able to configure your browser to block all cookies, block cookies from particular websites or notify you when a cookie is being stored.

Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent some website functions from working as intended. Browser controls also do not replace a website’s obligation to obtain consent where the law requires it.

08Cookies and personal information

Cookie identifiers, IP addresses and related technical data may constitute personal information in some circumstances. Where such information is personal data, we handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law.

We use personal information only where there is an appropriate lawful basis and for purposes that are relevant to the website’s operation, security, user preferences or other purposes explained in our Privacy Policy.

You may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of or restriction of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal conditions. Further information is provided in the Privacy Policy.

09Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when website functions, installed technologies, third-party integrations or legal requirements change.

The version displayed on this page is the version currently published for visitors. Where a change materially affects consent or the use of personal information, we will provide additional information or request renewed consent where required by law.

We will review the cookie information when relevant website changes are made and update the published details where appropriate.

10Contact us

If you have a question about cookies, website technologies or your privacy preferences, please contact us using the details below.

You may also find further guidance about cookies and online privacy through the UK Information Commissioner’s Office: ico.org.uk.