Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login credentials, language settings, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not need to re-enter them each time you visit the site or navigate between pages.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences
- Session management: Maintains your session while you browse
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Preference storage: Remembers choices you have made to improve your experience
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
- Traffic analysis: Tracks pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and loading times
Cookies We Use
The following table provides details of the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year | Essential |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies as this preference itself requires a cookie to remember your choice.
Information on managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at that time. Your preference is stored and the banner will not appear again unless you clear your cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Juniper Trail
47 Bridgewater Place
Manchester, M3 4FW
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]