A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. Cookies allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or actions, so that the site can function correctly and improve your experience on future visits.
The 1-Minute Summary
Short on time? Here is what you need to know about our use of cookies:
- We use cookies to make our website work. Certain cookies are strictly necessary for core functions such as form submissions and user login. We do not need your consent for these.
- We use analytics cookies to improve the website. We use Google Analytics to collect statistics about how visitors use the site only if you accept the use of cookies.
- We use cookies to protect against spam and fraud. Security cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and misuse of our online forms. These do not require your consent under the DUAA.
- We do not use cookies to identify you personally. Analytics data is collected in aggregate only and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.
- We do not store personal information in cookies. No name, email address, or other personal data is stored within cookies themselves.
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time using the cookie link in the footer of every page. Opting out will not affect your ability to use the website.
Detailed Information
The legal framework that governs our use of cookies
Our use of cookies is governed by the following UK legislation:
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA)
The DUAA received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Its core provisions, including significant changes to PECR’s cookie consent rules, came into force on 5 February 2026. The Act does not replace the UK GDPR or PECR; it amends and modernises them.
These rules are enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which can be contacted at www.ico.org.uk.
What categories of cookies do we use and why?
- Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you have asked for, such as completing a form or logging in to an account, cannot be provided. Examples include session management cookies, anti-CSRF tokens, and cookies that remember your login state.
- Analytics cookies (your consent is required)Google Analytics cookies help us to understand your experience of the website and do not store any personal data. You can see a full list of Google Analytics cookies used on this site on our Cookie Details page.
- Third-party cookies (your consent is required)Third-Party cookies are set by our partners and help us to improve your experience of the website. You can see a full list of third-party plugins used on this site on our Cookie Details page.
Your rights and how to opt out
You have the following rights in relation to our use of cookies:
- Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies: You can accept or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by clicking the cookie link in the footer of this website. Withdrawing consent is free and takes effect as soon as you continue browsing.
- Browser controls: You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies from specific websites. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect core website functionality.
- Right to be informed: This notice constitutes our transparency obligation. We are required by law to give you clear and comprehensive information about how we use cookies and your right to opt out.
- Right to complain: If you have concerns about how we handle cookies or your personal data please see full Privacy Policy.
What happens if you decline or withdraw consent for analytics cookies?
If you decline or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, we record your preference using a strictly necessary cookie so that cookies are not set on your subsequent visits. You will not be asked again on the same device and browser. Please be aware:
- If you delete all your cookies, your preference will also be deleted and you will need to set it again.
- If you use a different device, browser, or browser profile, you will need to record your preference separately for that environment.
Declining or withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to access the website, and use basic features including forms submissions.
Cookie retention periods
We apply the principle of storage limitation under UK GDPR Article 5(1)(e). Cookies are retained only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which they were set. Specific retention periods are set out in on our Cookie Details page.
For independent guidance on cookie rights in the UK, you can also visit the ICO’s website at www.ico.org.uk.