Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device when they visit a website. They allow information about browsing to be remembered, such as preferences or pages visited, in order to improve the user experience. This information does not reveal your identity, but it allows our system to recognise you as a user who has visited the website before.

The use of cookies in the United Kingdom is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and, where cookies process personal data, by the UK GDPR.

2. Cookies used

This website uses the following cookies, without prejudice to others that may be added in the future:

CookieProviderPurposeTypeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsMeasurement and statistical analysis of browsingAnalytics2 years
_ga_<container-id>Google AnalyticsMaintains session state for analyticsAnalytics2 years
_GRECAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHASpam and abuse protection on the contact and sign-up formsStrictly necessary6 months
NID / SOCSGoogle MapsStores preferences for the embedded mapFunctional6 months – 13 months

PENDING — run a cookie scan on the live site to confirm the exact list, providers and durations, including the Google Analytics container ID and any cookies set by the mailing-list provider.

Analytics cookies allow us to count the number of users and analyse how the website is used, in order to improve its content, design and usability. Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA are services provided by Google; where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, such transfers are made with the safeguards required by the UK GDPR.

3. Consent

Strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function, do not require consent. All other cookies — including analytics cookies — are only set once you have given your consent through the banner displayed the first time you access the website, where you can accept, reject or configure them. You may change or withdraw your preferences at any time.

PENDING — confirm that a compliant consent banner is installed and that analytics and functional cookies are blocked until consent is given. This is a PECR requirement and the site currently appears not to have one.

4. Managing and disabling cookies

You can allow, block or delete the cookies installed on your device through your browser settings:

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

5. Updates to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be amended where required by applicable legislation or where there are changes to the cookies used. Users are advised to review it periodically.