The small files we may set on your device.
Cookies are small files that hold information — placed or “dropped” on your computer when you access websites. This page explains which cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small files that hold information; they’re placed or “dropped” on your computer when you access websites or use apps on your device. The data contained in the cookie can be retrieved by the website or app that placed them there. They can also be accessed by websites or apps that have been authorised to use them by the site or app that first dropped them.
Some cookies only exist for a short period of time and are then automatically deleted by your device. Others last for longer — these are called persistent cookies — and some exist for years unless manually deleted. These can be used to analyse multiple site visits over time, or customise the content that’s displayed.
Some cookies are set by the website or app you’re visiting; these are called first-party cookies. Others may be set by a third party when you use a site or app — for example, by a tool built into the website, or by an advertising network that displays adverts on the site or in the app.
You can read more about cookies on the website of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which regulates data usage in the UK.
Three categories, clearly explained.
Strictly necessary
PurposeRequired for the site to function — page navigation, form submission, security, fraud prevention, remembering your cookie choices.
ExamplesSession cookies, CSRF tokens, our cookie consent record
DurationSession — 12 months
Can it be disabled?Cannot be disabled (the site will not function without these)
Analytics
PurposeHelp us analyse the performance of our website and generate aggregated reports on website traffic, sources and popular pages. Data is anonymised wherever possible.
ExamplesGoogle Analytics 4 (_ga, _gid), Squarespace site analytics
DurationUp to 24 months
Can it be disabled?Yes — enabled only with your explicit consent
Marketing & advertising
PurposeTrack browsing habits across the web so we — or third parties acting on our behalf — can show you content and adverts relevant to you on other sites you visit.
ExamplesMeta Pixel (Facebook, Instagram), Google Ads, MailerLite tracking, X/Twitter, partner display networks
DurationUp to 24 months
Can it be disabled?Yes — enabled only with your explicit consent
Cookies on websites we link to.
We often link to other websites to provide extra information or services. Where these are provided by a third party, you may leave our website by clicking through to theirs. In these cases the cookie policy of the third party’s website will apply.
As these sites are not controlled by us, we recommend reviewing their cookie policies to understand what information they collect and how it’s used.
Your choice, your control.
When you click “Accept all” on our cookie banner, you are giving your consent for non-essential cookies to be used. If you are not happy with this, you can:
- Click “Reject all” on the banner — we will only set strictly necessary cookies.
- Use the “Manage” option to allow or block each category individually.
- Choose not to use our site.
- Delete our cookies from your browser after visiting.
- Browse our site using your browser’s anonymous setting — known as “Incognito” in Chrome, “Private Browsing” in Firefox and Safari, “InPrivate” in Edge, etc.
You can change your mind at any time:
To find out more about cookies — including how to control, opt-out and delete them — visit www.aboutcookies.org for guidance.
Read our full privacy notice