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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 work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences, login status, and browsing patterns.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Remember your cookie consent preferences
Understand how you interact with our website
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Maintain session information during your visit

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

Cookie consent status
Session management
Security features

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Information collected:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Navigation paths through the site
Browser and device information
Geographic location (country/city level)
Traffic sources and referrers

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples:

Language preferences
Display preferences
Previously selected services

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies or how third parties use them. Third-party cookies may include:

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services to help analyze website usage. These services use cookies to collect information about your use of the website.

Content Delivery Networks

We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to deliver website resources efficiently. These services may place cookies for performance optimization.

For information about third-party cookies, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective service providers.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

Store your cookie consent preferences
Remember form selections during your session
Improve page load performance

Local storage data remains on your device until explicitly cleared and does not transmit data to our servers unless you take an action (such as submitting a form).

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used to remember your preferences across visits.

Our persistent cookies typically expire after:

Essential cookies: 1 year
Analytics cookies: 2 years
Functionality cookies: 1 year

Managing Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored so you won't see the banner on subsequent visits unless you clear your preferences.

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies
Delete cookies when you close the browser

Browser cookie management:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

Consequences of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies:

Some website features may not function properly
You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
We cannot remember your cookie consent choice
Your user experience may be degraded

Essential cookies cannot be blocked if you want to use the website, but you can delete them after your visit.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled, except for essential cookies required for website functionality.

Cookie Consent Withdrawal

You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

Clearing cookies through your browser settings
Clearing your local storage data
Visiting our website and declining cookies when prompted

After withdrawal, only essential cookies will be used, and existing non-essential cookies will be deleted on your next visit.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Kelvin Drive, Manchester M15 6AR, United Kingdom