What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help the site work, remember your preferences and understand how the site is being used. Some cookies are essential for the site to function and others are optional and used for analytics or marketing.
How I use cookies
I use cookies to make the website work, to remember choices you make and to improve the service through anonymous statistics. I will only set non-essential cookies if you give consent.
Types of cookies used
Strictly necessary cookies: required for core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not store information that identifies you and they cannot be switched off in my systems.
Functional cookies: remember preferences such as language or cookie choices to provide a better experience.
Analytics cookies: help me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve content and usability. Data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These are only set if you consent.
Cookies in use
The cookies used on this site may change from time to time. The table below shows common examples.
Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | First or third party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so the banner does not reappear unnecessarily | Strictly necessary | 6 months | First party |
_analytics_id | Generates anonymous statistics on page views and site usage | Analytics | 2 years | First or third party |
_marketing_tag | Helps show relevant content and measure campaign performance | Marketing | 90 days | Third party |
Third party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third party providers. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. Where possible, I will give links to those policies within the consent tool used on this site.
Your choices and consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings below. Strictly necessary cookies are always on because the site would not work without them. All other categories are optional.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you control cookies through settings where you can block or delete them. If you block all cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended. Guidance for common browsers can be found in their help pages.
Data collected through cookies
Where analytics or marketing cookies are used, the data is processed on the basis of your consent. Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above and in my privacy policy.
Updates to this policy
I may update this cookie policy to reflect changes to cookies used or to legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page and take effect when published.
Contact
For questions about this cookie policy, please use the contact details provided on this website.
Last updated: 2 September 2025
Manage cookie preferences
Use the controls provided by the cookie banner or consent tool on this site to change your preferences at any time. If a control is not visible, clearing cookies in your browser will usually make the banner reappear.