Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 April 2026 · Effective date: 8 April 2026
Compliant with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR
Active Opt-In
Non-essential cookies require your explicit consent
PECR Compliant
Full compliance with UK cookie regulations
Transparent
Every cookie is listed with its purpose
Your Control
Accept, reject, or manage cookies at any time
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance the user experience. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We categorise cookies into the following types:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies do not require consent under PECR as they are essential for the website to function.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Authentication and session management | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies require your explicit consent. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Anonymised visitor identification for usage analytics | 26 months |
| _analytics_session | Session tracking for page view analytics | 30 minutes |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies require your consent and enhance website functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your dark/light theme preference | 12 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use our website:
Stripe, Inc.
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid · Duration: Session / 1 year
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit the website. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly. Disabling analytics or functional cookies will not affect core website functionality.
5. Legal Basis
Under PECR Regulation 6, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from this requirement as they are essential for the provision of the service you have requested. Our cookie consent mechanism provides a clear, affirmative action (opt-in) for non-essential cookies, with the ability to reject all non-essential cookies in a single action.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made.
Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies:
Privacy Contact: [email protected]
General: [email protected]
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