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Cookies

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small, harmless data file that certain websites write to your hard drive when you visit them. A cookie file can contain various types of information, including a user ID that the site uses to track the pages you have visited.

How long do cookies last?

Cookies last for different lengths of time, depending on their purpose. Some cookies are temporary and remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the site, these are called session cookies, and others remain for up to six months or until you remove them from your browser, these are called persistent cookies.

Internet use, cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to ensure it functions effectively, to improve user experience, and to understand how our website is used.

Types of cookies we use

We categorise cookies and similar technologies as follows:

1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not require user consent.

2. Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited and user journeys, in order to improve performance and user experience. Analytics cookies are only activated after a user has provided consent through the cookie banner.

  • These cookies are used solely for statistical and service improvement purposes.
  • Data collected is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.
  • In line with applicable law, these cookies may be used without consent; however, users are provided with a clear and accessible option to opt out at any time.

Google Analytics

These are cookies used to track visits to our website and movement around the site. The data collected may include information relating to your device and website interactions. We use IP anonymisation where applicable.

The anonymised data collected is used for benchmarking purposes to monitor the performance of our site and to measure user engagement.

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To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout 

HubSpot

We use HubSpot's tracking code and cookies (hubspotutk, __hstc, __hssc, and __hssrc) to analyse how you interact with our website, track session data, and improve your user experience. If you provide your personal details by submitting a form or interacting with our marketing emails, HubSpot connects your past and future browsing behaviour to your contact profile to deliver personalized content. HubSpot tracking cookies are only activated after consent has been provided.  You can fully customise, accept, or decline these tracking cookies at any time via our cookie consent banner.

3. Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

  • These cookies may be used without consent where they are limited to functionality preferences.
  • Users retain the ability to opt out where available.

4. Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies are used to track browsing behaviour and may be used to deliver relevant content or advertising.

  • These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie preferences settings.

Your choices and control

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner, which is accessible here.
Through the cookie banner, you have the ability to:

  • accept or refuse non-essential cookies;
  • withdraw consent at any time; and
  • opt out of analytics and functional cookies where applicable.

Refusing or withdrawing consent will not prevent access to the website, although certain functionality may be affected.

Transparency and use of data

We provide clear information about the purpose of all cookies and tracking technologies we use. We only use cookies for the purposes described above and do not use them for other activities without updating this policy and, where required, obtaining consent.

Where personal data is processed through cookies or similar technologies, it is handled in accordance with our privacy notice.

Changes and further information

We may update this section from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

For further information on how we use personal data, please refer to our privacy notice.