Cookies Policy

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They store identifiers and settings so the site can recognise your browser, keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how features perform. Related tools like pixels and local storage work in a similar way and are treated as cookies in this policy.

Types of cookies we use

We group cookies into the categories below. The exact names may change over time, but their purpose remains the same.

• Strictly necessary: enable core functions such as page navigation, account login, session management, and fraud prevention.
• Performance and analytics: help us understand traffic, popular pages, and error rates so we can improve reliability and speed.
• Functionality: remember choices, such as language or region, and store non-essential settings that personalise your visit.
• Advertising and targeting: measure campaign reach, limit repeated ads, and show content that aligns with your interests.

How we use cookies

Essential cookies are set when you visit pages that require them, for example to load content, process a request you make, or safeguard your session. Without these cookies, services you expect to work would not function correctly.

Where required by the UK GDPR and the ePrivacy rules, optional cookies are set only after you make a choice in our consent tools. You can revisit those tools at any time to change your decision. When data is aggregated or anonymised for analytics, it is used to understand trends and does not aim to identify you.

Managing cookies

You remain in control of your settings. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through the consent banner or preference centre available on the site.

• Browser controls: most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check the help menu for instructions specific to your device and browser.
• Private browsing: using private or incognito modes may restrict cookie storage until the window is closed.
• Opt-outs: some analytics or ad partners offer their own opt-outs. These choices apply per browser and device.

Changing settings may affect the availability of certain features. If you delete cookies, preferences and opt-outs may be lost and need to be set again.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by service providers acting on our behalf, such as analytics, security, or advertising partners. These providers process data under contractual safeguards and use the information to deliver services like measuring reach, detecting abuse, or capping ad frequency. Their cookies and processing are also subject to their own policies.

Retention

Cookie lifespans vary. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last for a defined period that supports their purpose, for example to remember your settings or measure returning visits. We review durations periodically and keep data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose.

Updates to this policy

We may update this page to reflect changes to technologies, legal requirements, or the services offered on the site. Any changes take effect when posted here. If updates materially alter how optional cookies work, we will prompt you to review your preferences.