Cookies, and the choices you hold

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text or data files that a website places on your computer, mobile device or other internet-enabled device when you visit the website. Cookies allow a website to recognise a device, remember certain information about a visit and support website functionality.

Some cookies operate only for the duration of a browsing session and are deleted when the browser is closed (session cookies). Others remain on the device for a defined period or until deleted by the user (persistent cookies).

2. First-party and third-party cookies

First-party cookies are placed by the website that you are visiting. They may be used to enable core website functions, maintain security, remember preferences or understand how visitors use the website.

Third-party cookies are placed by service providers or other third parties whose technologies are incorporated into a website. Depending on the services used on our website, these may include analytics, embedded content, communications or other website-support technologies.

We will periodically review the cookies and third-party technologies used on our website and update this policy where appropriate.

3. Why we use cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure that our website operates securely and effectively;
• enable navigation and essential website functions;
• remember choices or preferences;
• understand website traffic and visitor interaction;
• identify technical issues and improve website performance;
• where applicable, measure the effectiveness of our online content and communications.

We do not intend to use cookies in a manner that is incompatible with the purposes described in this policy or our Privacy Policy.

4. Categories of cookies we may use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and may support functions such as page navigation, security, network management and access to website features. Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they generally cannot be disabled through our cookie preference mechanism.

4.2 Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering language, location or other website preferences. Where consent is required for such cookies, they will be used only after the relevant preference has been provided.

4.3 Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited, how visitors navigate through the website and whether technical errors occur. Information obtained through these technologies may be used to improve website functionality, content and performance. Where required, we will obtain consent before using such cookies.

4.4 Persistent and session cookies

Cookies may also be classified according to how long they remain on a device. Session cookies ordinarily expire when the browser is closed, while persistent cookies remain for a specified period or until deleted. Their use will depend on the function for which the relevant cookie is deployed.

5. Cookie consent and your choices

Where consent is required for a particular category of cookie or similar technology, we will seek your consent before activating it. You should be able to accept or reject relevant non-essential cookies through the cookie banner or preference tool made available on our website.

You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the website’s cookie settings, where available. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of Processing undertaken before consent was withdrawn.

Strictly necessary cookies may continue to operate because they are required for the website to function or to provide a service requested by you.

6. Managing cookies through your browser

Most internet browsers allow you to view, control, block or delete cookies through browser settings. You may therefore configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to notify you when a website attempts to place a cookie.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, performance or user experience of our website. Browser controls differ between providers, and you should refer to your browser’s help or privacy settings for further information.

7. Analytics and third-party services

We may use third-party service providers to assist with website analytics, hosting, security, communications or embedded content. Such providers may place or access cookies or similar technologies in accordance with the configuration of our website and the choices made through our cookie preference mechanism.

Where information collected through cookies constitutes Personal Data, we will handle that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements, including requirements relating to service providers and international transfers where relevant.

8. Retention of cookie information

Cookies remain on a device for the period specified for the relevant cookie or until they are deleted, depending on their type. Personal Data derived from cookies will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose and in accordance with our applicable retention practices.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies or technologies used on our website, our business practices, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The latest version will be published on our website together with the date on which it was last updated.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, or the manner in which information collected through cookies is handled, please contact us at:

For further information about how we Process Personal Data and how you may exercise your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.