Scope and operator
This Policy applies to all visitors and registered users who access the Site from any device. When we say we, us, or our, we mean the operator responsible for deciding which cookies are used here and for managing the consent experience.
We use first party cookies that we set and third party cookies set by partners that provide measurement, personalization, or advertising. The consent banner on the Site shows the categories in use at the time you visit and links to partner information when available.
What cookies are
Cookies store small identifiers and pieces of information in your browser. Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period so the Site can remember settings or recognize your device on return visits. Local storage and pixels can play similar roles and are treated as cookies in this Policy.
Types of cookies we use
We group cookies so you can make clear choices in the banner.
- Strictly necessary help with page loading, navigation, account login, and fraud prevention. These are required for the Site to function.
- Functional remember language, region, layout preferences, and other choices so pages display as you expect.
- Analytics collect aggregated information about visits, performance, and errors so we can improve reliability and speed.
- Advertising support showing, limiting, and measuring ads and may help create audiences based on interests if you opt in.
Legal basis and consent
For strictly necessary cookies, our legal basis is legitimate interests in operating a secure and reliable service that you request. For all other categories we rely on your consent collected through the banner. You can accept, reject, or customize by category and you can withdraw consent without affecting the lawfulness of past processing.
Where a partner uses data as an independent controller, they also rely on your consent. In that case their privacy notice applies to their use of the data and can be accessed from the banner when listed.
Manage your preferences
You control cookies through the consent banner and through your browser settings.
- Use the Manage cookies link in the footer to revisit your choices.
- Block or delete cookies in your browser settings if you prefer a stricter setup.
- Consider private browsing if you want session only storage for non essential categories.
Changes you make in the banner apply to this Site. Browser level changes affect all sites and may impact functionality if you block necessary cookies.
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how long they take to load, and where errors occur. We configure analytics to use pseudonymous identifiers where possible and we avoid collecting details that are not needed for measurement. Reports are aggregated and we do not use analytics to make decisions about you as an individual.
Advertising and third parties
If you opt in to advertising cookies, partners may set identifiers that track activity across sites to measure reach and to limit repeated ads. These cookies are disabled by default and only run after you provide consent in the banner.
You can withdraw consent at any time. New advertising cookies will not be set after withdrawal and you can clear existing ones in your browser. Because third party cookies are controlled by other domains, full removal may require the browser tools of your choice.
Data retention
Each cookie has its own expiry. Session cookies end when you close the browser. Persistent cookies can last from a few hours to two years depending on purpose. Aggregated analytics reports may be kept for trend analysis after the underlying identifiers are deleted or de identified according to configured retention periods.
International transfers
Some partners operate outside the United Kingdom. When cookie related data is transferred internationally, safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Addendum or similar tools are used. We also apply access controls and encryption in transit where appropriate.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy and the consent banner when our cookie set or partners change. If a change requires new consent, the banner will prompt you again so you can review the categories and make a fresh choice.