What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — your computer, tablet, or phone — when you visit. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you have already seen a notice.
Cookies do not contain personal details such as your name or bank information. They simply carry a small identifier that helps the website recognise your browser on return visits.
Most websites you visit use cookies. Without them, some parts of a site may not work as intended. You can always control or delete cookies through your browser settings — we explain how below.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always activeThese cookies are required for the website to function. They handle things like your cookie preferences and basic security. You cannot disable them, as the site would not work properly without them.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese help us understand how visitors find and use our website — which pages are read most, how long people spend on them, and where they came from. We use this information to improve the website for everyone. No data that identifies you personally is collected.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalMarketing cookies help us understand whether visitors have seen our adverts on other platforms, such as Facebook or Bing. This helps us measure whether our outreach is reaching people who may genuinely benefit from our programmes. We never sell your data to advertisers.
Preference Cookies
OptionalPreference cookies remember small choices you have made so you do not have to repeat them each visit — such as dismissing a notice or selecting a display option. They make repeat visits a little more comfortable.
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles above to choose which optional cookies you allow. Use the buttons below to accept all, or to keep only what is strictly necessary. Your choice is saved immediately.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services we use to understand our website traffic and measure the reach of our outreach. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use the data they collect.
- Google Analytics — helps us see how visitors use our website. Data is anonymised before we see it. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — measures whether visitors come from our Facebook outreach. Meta Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Bing Ads — measures visits from Bing search outreach. Microsoft Privacy Statement
You may decline marketing cookies using the toggle above, which will prevent these services from placing their tracking cookies on your device.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
| Type | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Deleted when you close your browser | No trace remains after the session ends |
| Short-term | Up to 90 days | Typically used by marketing measurement cookies |
| Medium-term | Up to 6–12 months | Preference and some essential cookies |
| Long-term | Up to 2 years | Analytics cookies such as Google Analytics |
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your browser. Each browser handles this a little differently. Select your browser below for step-by-step guidance.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings, then Privacy and security.
- Click Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred option — you may block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies.
- To delete existing cookies, click See all site data and permissions, then remove as needed.
Note: blocking all cookies may affect the way some websites function.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (☰) and choose Settings.
- Select Privacy & Security from the left panel.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your level of blocking.
- To clear cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
- To manage cookies for specific sites, click Manage Data.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then Preferences.
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Choose your preferred setting under Cookies and website data.
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies from individual sites.
- On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) and select Settings.
- Choose Cookies and site permissions from the left menu.
- Click Cookies and site data to manage your settings.
- You may block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or manage exceptions for individual sites.
- Click See all cookies and site data to review and delete specific cookies.
On mobile devices, cookie settings are usually found under your browser's Settings or Privacy menu. The steps are similar to the desktop versions above.
Your Rights and Controls
Right to withdraw consent
You may change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the preference toggles on this page. Your updated choices take effect immediately.
Right to access information
You may ask us at any time what cookie data we hold about you. Write to us at [email protected] and we will respond within a reasonable time.
How disabling cookies may affect your visit
Disabling optional cookies does not prevent you from using this website. However, if you disable essential cookies through your browser settings, some parts of the site may not display correctly.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or about your privacy, please write to us. We are happy to explain anything in plain terms.