Cookie Policy

1. About cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device. We also use similar technologies such as pixels and local storage (collectively, "cookies").

2. How we use cookies

Essential — required for core site functionality (e.g., security, load balancing, cookie consent).
Analytics — to understand site usage and improve performance.
Advertising/remarketing — to measure campaigns and show relevant ads (only with your consent where required).

3. Cookies we may set (examples)
Replace with your actual inventory from your CMP/scan:

Essential: consent cookie, security/anti‑bot cookie, session cookie.
Analytics: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat or GA4 equivalents).
Advertising: Meta (_fbp), Google Ads/DoubleClick (IDE, NID), Microsoft Ads (MUID).

4. Legal basis and consent
We set essential cookies based on legitimate interests (to deliver the service you request). We set non‑essential cookies (analytics/advertising) with your consent, in line with PECR and UK GDPR.

5. Managing cookies
Use our Cookie Settings control (link in the site footer) to review or change your preferences at any time. You can also block cookies via your browser; essential features may then not work as intended.

6. Third‑party cookies
Third parties may set cookies when you view or interact with our site; they are responsible for their own cookies and policies.

7. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy and will post the latest version with the effective date above.