Cookies
Last updated: 01 June 2026
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on our website, and what they do. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are saved to your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies don't give us access to your device and we can't use them to find out anything about you beyond what they're specifically designed to record.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies across our sites to provide key functionality e.g. ensuring cookie preferences are retained. We also use cookies to gather metrics on our website to help us understand where we can make improvements and monitor the effectiveness of adverts we place.
3. What cookies do we use?
The types of cookies we use on this site have been outlined below.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are essential for the functioning of the website, including ensuring your chosen cookie settings are upheld.
| Provider | Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookiebot | CookieConsent | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 1 month |
| Cookiebot | cookiebot-consent—marketing | Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. | Session |
| Cookiebot | cookiebot-consent—necessary | Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the necessary category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. | Session |
| Cookiebot | cookiebot-consent—preferences | Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the preferences category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. | Session |
| Cookiebot | cookiebot-consent—statistics | Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the statistics category in the cookie banner. This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. | Session |
Statistics cookies
Statistics, or analytics, cookies are used to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help to provide us with metrics such as number of visitors, where visitors are referred from, time on page etc.
| Provider | Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Distinguishes unique users and tracks site usage. | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _ga_# | Used to maintain session state and track session data. | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Distinguishes users (used in some configurations). | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics | _gat | Used to throttle request rates. | 1-10 minutes |
| Google Analytics | _dc_gtm_# | Used to throttle request rate. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager. | 1-10 minutes |
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to help us measure how a marketing campaign is performing. For example, determining whether users have come to the site by clicking on an advert.
| Provider | Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | _gcl_au | Used by Google Ads to track conversions and ad efficiency. | 90 days |
| Google Analytics | _gac_# | Used to store ads campaign information. | 90 days |
4. How to control cookies
You're in control of which cookies are used on this website. When you first visit our site, you'll be asked to choose which types of cookies you're happy for us to use. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the icon in the bottom left corner of the page, this opens our cookie settings pop-up where you can review and adjust your choices.
You can also manage or block cookies directly through your browser settings. Bear in mind that blocking certain cookies may affect how some parts of the site function. For more information about cookies including how they work, what they do, and how to remove them visit All About Cookies.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example if we start using new cookies or change the tools we use. The latest version will always be on this page with an updated date.
6. More information
For more information about cookies generally, visit the ICO's guidance on cookies.
For questions about how we handle your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected].