What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as language preference or login status. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags and local storage.

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies

  • These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They allow you to navigate the site and use basic features such as accessing secure areas.

• Performance and analytics cookies

  • These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent, errors) so we can improve performance and user experience. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

• Functional cookies

  • Functional cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as region, language or media settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

• Marketing and advertising cookies

  • These cookies may be used to deliver adverts that are relevant to you and your interests, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to limit the number of times you see an ad.

Cookies we may set

The specific cookies used may change from time to time. Examples include:

• Session ID (strictly necessary) — keeps you logged in during a visit.

• Analytics ID (performance) — records anonymised visit and page view statistics.

• Preferences (functional) — stores language or media player settings.

• Advertising IDs (marketing) — used to tailor adverts and measure campaign reach.

Third-party cookies

We may allow third-party services (such as analytics or advertising providers) to set cookies when you visit our site. These third parties have their own cookie policies and controls. We do not control these third-party cookies and you should check the relevant third-party provider’s policy for more information.

How we use cookie information We use cookie information to:

• Ensure the website operates correctly.

• Understand and improve how people use the site.

• Remember your preferences to provide a more personalised experience.

• Deliver relevant marketing and measure campaign performance.

Managing and blocking cookies Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies entirely, or configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. If you disable or delete cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly.

To manage cookies:

• Use your browser settings (consult the browser's help pages for instructions).

• Use any cookie preference tool displayed on the site to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Data protection and privacy Cookies themselves do not generally identify you personally, but they may be used in combination with other personal data. For information on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to this policy:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.