Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow information from one page to be remembered on another, helping websites recognise your device, remember preferences, keep sessions active and understand how the site is used.
Some cookies last only until you close your browser, while others may remain for days, months or years. Your browser allows you to delete cookies or limit how they are used at any time.
Our website uses cookies placed by our own systems and by trusted third‑party tools that help us operate and improve the site.
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you are asked whether you wish to allow non‑essential cookies. This consent is managed by CookieYes, which stores a single cookie to remember your choice.
- If you accept cookies, the site will load essential cookies and any optional cookies you have allowed (such as analytics).
- If you decline cookies, only essential cookies will be used, along with the CookieYes consent cookie that records your preference.
If you block cookies through your browser settings, some features of the website may not function correctly.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They include:
- WordPress cookies that manage login sessions, security and basic site operations
- Cookies that check whether your browser supports cookies
- The CookieYes consent cookie that stores your cookie preferences
These cookies do not store personal information and cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.
Preference Cookies
If you log in to the website (for example, as an administrator), WordPress may set cookies to remember dashboard and editor settings. These are only used for logged‑in users.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
If you consent to analytics, third‑party tools such as Google Analytics may set cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. This information helps us improve content, usability and performance.
Message and Notice Cookies
We may use cookies to record whether you have seen specific banners or notifications on the site, so they are not repeatedly shown.
Logged‑In Users
If you log in to the website (e.g., as an admin), additional WordPress cookies will be set to:
- keep your session active
- verify your identity
- store your user preferences
These cookies are only used for authenticated users and are not set for general visitors.
Managing Cookies
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the CookieYes banner or through your browser settings. You can also delete cookies stored on your device whenever you choose.