Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your browser, remember preferences, and measure performance. Cookies may be “session” (deleted when you close the browser) or “persistent” (stored until they expire or you delete them).
2. Who Sets Cookies on This Site?
- First-party cookies are placed directly by [Site Name] on the domain [Domain].
- Third-party cookies are set by external providers (e.g. Google) to deliver their services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis | Opt-in Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility. | cookie_consent, __cf_bm | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest | No |
| Analytics | Collect aggregated statistics on page views, device information and user flows to improve site performance. | _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics 4) | Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent | Yes |
We do not use advertising, profiling, or social-media tracking cookies.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA) may process data on servers in the EU and, under Standard Contractual Clauses, in the United States.
Cookie lifespans: _ga (14 months), _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute).
You can withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
5. How to Manage Cookies
- Banner Controls – On first visit, choose Accept, Reject, or Settings. You can change the choice anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link.
- Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in their privacy settings.
- Mobile Devices – Adjust tracking settings in iOS “App Tracking Transparency” or Android privacy controls.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact core site functionality.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and, if changes are significant, display a notice on the site.
7. Contact
Questions about our cookies? E-mail [Controller Email] and we will respond within 30 days.