Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

1.1 Types of Cookies

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and secure your connection
• Authentication cookies: Remember your login status and account preferences
• Shopping cart cookies: Maintain your selections during the purchase process
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Usage analytics: Track page views, time spent, and user journeys
• Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and site performance
• Content optimisation: Understand which content is most valuable to users

2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:

• Targeted advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Retargeting: Display our ads on other websites you visit
• Campaign tracking: Measure the success of our marketing efforts
• Social media integration: Enable sharing and social media functionality

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences and can change them at any time:

3.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Accept only necessary cookies for basic functionality
• Customise your preferences for different cookie categories

3.2 Cookie Settings

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using the cookie management tool in your browser
• Contacting our support team for assistance

4. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

5. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

7. Mobile Devices and Apps

On mobile devices, similar technologies to cookies are used:

• Mobile device IDs: Unique identifiers for advertising
• Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
• SDK data: Information collected by software development kits

You can control these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by:

• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and only retain information for as long as necessary for the stated purposes.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New technologies and services
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our website functionality

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email
• Request renewed consent where required

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: