Cookie Policy (Draft – EU/UK Compliant)

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

  1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: set by us directly.
  • Third-party cookies: set by external providers (e.g., analytics, advertising networks).

Cookies can also be:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.
  1. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website works properly and securely.
  • Improve functionality and performance.
  • Understand how visitors use our site.
  • Personalise content and advertising (where consent is given)
  1. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Essential for the functioning of the site (e.g., security, login, shopping cart).
  • These cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

(b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • Collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
  • Help us improve performance and usability.
  • Example: Google Analytics.
  • Legal basis: Consent.

(c) Functionality Cookies

  • Remember your preferences and choices (e.g., language settings).
  • Provide a more personalised experience.
  • Legal basis: Consent.

(d) Targeting & Advertising Cookies

  • Track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads on our site or other websites.
  • May be set by third-party advertising networks.
  • Legal basis: Consent.
  1. Third-party cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device, including:

Google Analytics – website analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy.

These providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

  1. Cookie retention

Cookies are kept for varying periods depending on their type:

Session cookies: deleted once you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: remain for up to [e.g., 12 months] unless deleted manually.

  1. Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings

You can also adjust settings in your browser:

Google Chrome

Safari

Firefox

Microsoft Edge