Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This website uses cookies. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, and help us understand how visitors use the site.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in two categories: strictly necessary cookies that are required for the site to work, and analytics cookies that help us improve it. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies using the banner shown when you first visit the site.
1. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as recording your cookie preferences or logging in.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp_consent_* | MC Plan & Site Services | Stores your cookie consent choices made via our cookie banner | 30 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | MC Plan & Site Services | Identifies you as a logged-in user (only set if you log in to the site) | Session |
| wfCBLBypass | Wordfence | Security cookie that allows access if country-level firewall blocking is active | 1 year |
| wf_loginalerted_* | Wordfence | Security cookie used to track login alerts for unrecognised devices | 1 year |
2. Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form. They are only set if you accept analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Stores and counts page views for a specific measurement ID | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users; resets each day | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Used to throttle the rate of requests to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting Google’s opt-out page.
Managing your preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Manage preferences in the cookie banner at the bottom of any page. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings — please refer to your browser’s help documentation for guidance.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch via our contact page.
