Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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 to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and past actions.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not work correctly.

• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so you are not repeatedly asked to accept cookies
• Session management: Maintains your session while you navigate between pages

Performance Cookies

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

• Page visit data: Records which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• Error tracking: Helps us identify and resolve technical issues

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices you make on the website.

• Form data: Remembers information you have entered in forms
• Display preferences: Stores your preferred display settings

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the third party's own cookie and privacy policies. These may include:

• Analytics services that help us understand website usage
• Embedded content from other websites

Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. You can manage your preferences in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Alert you when a website wants to place a cookie

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and will be remembered for future visits.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function properly. This may affect your ability to use certain services or access specific content.

Cookies We Use

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Commerce Street, Manchester, M2 4PW, United Kingdom

Last updated: January 2024