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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you're visiting
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

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

• Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and navigation
• User preferences: To remember your choices and settings
• Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website
• Communication: To remember if you've submitted forms or made inquiries

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and security features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

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

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include embedded content or services from third parties, which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Maps services: For displaying location information
• Social media plugins: For sharing content
• Analytics services: For website performance analysis

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies to be set
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be set
• Learn More: Read this policy for detailed information

Your consent is stored for one year, after which you'll be asked again. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the methods described below.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies that have been set
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Cookie Preference Center

You can also manage your cookie preferences by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer, which will reopen the consent banner.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Form submissions may not work correctly
• Your preferences won't be remembered
• We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
• Some embedded content may not display

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

8. Cookie Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information stored in cookies:

• Cookies do not contain personal information in readable form
• Sensitive data is encrypted where necessary
• Cookies are set with appropriate security flags
• We regularly review and update our cookie practices

9. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings or device settings. Some mobile apps may use similar technologies to cookies, which are covered by this policy.

10. Legal Basis

Our legal basis for using cookies is:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Functional cookies: Your consent
• Analytics cookies: Your consent
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent (if used)

11. International Transfers

Some cookies may involve transferring data outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection laws.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Requesting new consent where required

14. Contact Information

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

15. Complaints

If you have concerns about our cookie practices that we cannot resolve, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):