Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
Last updated: 22 April 2026
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to remember your preferences, or to understand how visitors use a site. “Similar technologies” can include local storage, session storage and other identifiers used for similar purposes. In this policy we use “cookies” to refer to cookies and such similar technologies where relevant.
In the UK, the use of cookies and similar technologies is regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended, and the ICO’s guidance on cookies and similar technologies. Where cookies process personal data, the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 also apply; our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data.
2. How we use cookies
This website uses strictly necessary cookies only. We do not use advertising, marketing, analytics or social media cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are those that are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. Under PECR they do not require your consent before being set, but we are required to inform you about them (which we do in this policy).
3. Cookie table
The table below describes the cookie(s) we use, their purpose, duration and legal basis.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type / legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Session cookie (e.g. __Host-Session or similar) |
Enables the contact form and site security: maintains your session so we can validate form submissions, apply rate limiting, show CAPTCHA when required, and protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Also used to temporarily retain form input if you correct a validation error. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) | Strictly necessary / legal obligation and legitimate interests (security and operation of the service) |
We do not use this cookie to track you across other websites or for profiling. The cookie is set with secure attributes (e.g. Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite) to reduce the risk of interception or misuse.
4. Your choices and control
Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, we do not operate a cookie consent banner or opt-out for these cookies: the site cannot function correctly without them. If you block or delete this cookie, the contact form and certain security features may not work properly.
You can control and/or delete cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all or some cookies, or to delete cookies when you close the browser. For more information, see your browser’s help section or visit aboutcookies.org. Blocking all cookies may affect the usability of this and other websites.
5. Changes to this policy
If we introduce new cookies or change how we use cookies, we will update this policy and revise the “Last updated” date. Where non-essential cookies are introduced in the future, we will obtain your consent before setting them, in line with PECR and ICO guidance.
6. More information
For how we handle your personal data (including data processed via cookies), see our Privacy Policy. For the UK rules on cookies, see the ICO’s guide to PECR and cookies.