Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable the website to recognise you as you navigate between pages during a single browser session.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them. They help the website remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

Cookies can also be classified by their origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting directly.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically used for advertising and analytics purposes.

2. Types of Cookies

We categorise the cookies we use into the following types:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We do not currently use analytics cookies, but may introduce them in the future with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. We do not currently use functional cookies beyond those classified as strictly necessary.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. We do not currently use any marketing or targeting cookies on our website.

3. Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:

Essential Cookies

• cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences. Expires after 1 year.
• csrftoken: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks for security purposes. Expires after 1 year.
• sessionid: Maintains your session state across page requests. Expires when you close your browser.

At present, our website only uses essential cookies as listed above. We do not use analytics, functional, or marketing cookies. Should this change in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website currently does not set any third-party cookies. Our payment processing is handled by TrueLayer, which processes payments via their own secure hosted payment page. TrueLayer may set cookies on their own domain during the payment process — their privacy policy is available at truelayer.com/privacy.

Should we introduce third-party services in the future (such as analytics or advertising), we will update this policy accordingly and seek your consent where required.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Manage your preferences by selecting which categories of cookies you wish to allow

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the website to function. However, all other categories of cookies will only be placed on your device if you have given your explicit consent.

6. Your Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Our Cookie Settings: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button at the bottom of this page or via the cookie banner.
• Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
• Opt-Out Tools: Many advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly, and your user experience may be affected.

7. Browser Cookie Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
• Apple Safari: support.apple.com
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com

For other browsers, please consult the browser's help documentation or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for general information about managing cookies.

8. Withdrawing Your Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time. You can do this by:

• Clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button below to update your preferences
• Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Contacting us directly using the details provided below

Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew your consent.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below.