Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for consent
- Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate between pages
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
- Preferences: Remembers choices you make such as language or region
- Form Data: Temporarily stores form input to improve user experience
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most frequently and how users navigate the site.
- Page Views: Counts page visits and traffic sources
- User Behaviour: Tracks how users interact with website features
- Performance: Monitors site speed and identifies technical issues
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use analytics cookies to identify individual visitors.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can typically find these in your browser's settings or preferences menu. Options usually include:
- Viewing and deleting cookies
- Blocking all cookies
- Blocking third-party cookies only
- Clearing cookies when you close your browser
- Being notified when cookies are set
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to accept or reject cookies. Your preference is stored so you will not be asked again unless you clear your cookies or use a different device.
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted cookies but wish to withdraw consent, you can:
- Clear cookies from your browser settings
- Use your browser's private or incognito mode
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent certain features from working correctly
- Functional cookies: Some personalisation features may not work
- Analytics cookies: This will not affect your browsing experience but limits our ability to improve the website
Third-Party Cookies
We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Wellington House, 38 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JL
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu