Last updated: 3 August 2026.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies such as local storage work in a comparable way. In this policy we refer to all of them as "cookies".
How we manage your consent
We use the Cookiewise consent manager. When you first visit, non-essential cookies are blocked until you choose which categories to allow. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time using the button below.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are required for the website and the consent manager to function and cannot be switched off.
- Cookiewise consent record - remembers your cookie choices so you are not asked on every visit. Provider: Cookiewise. Typical lifespan: up to 12 months.
Analytics (consent required)
These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. They are only set if you accept analytics cookies.
- _ga - distinguishes users for Google Analytics 4. Provider: Google. Lifespan: up to 2 years.
- _ga_<container-id> - maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. Provider: Google. Lifespan: up to 2 years.
Google Analytics runs with Google Consent Mode v2, so no analytics cookies are set and only limited, cookieless signals are sent until you consent.
Functional (consent required)
These enable optional features. They are only loaded if you accept functional cookies.
- Google Translate - lets you translate the page into other languages. Provider: Google. Cookies such as googtrans remember your chosen language, typically for the session.
- ClickDesk live chat - powers the live-chat widget. Provider: ClickDesk. Lifespan: session and persistent cookies used to maintain the chat session.
Social / marketing (consent required)
These support social sharing and related features. They are only loaded if you accept social or marketing cookies.
- AddThis - provides social sharing tools. Provider: AddThis / Oracle. Lifespan: up to 13 months where set.
Managing cookies in your browser
As well as our cookie banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting existing cookies and blocking new ones. Blocking all cookies may stop parts of this or other websites from working correctly.
More information
For how we handle personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy. This cookie list is kept as accurate as possible; the exact cookies set may vary slightly as third-party tools are updated.