Last updated: July 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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
- Session cookies: These temporary cookies expire when you close your browser and are used to maintain your session as you navigate the website.
- Cookie consent: We use a cookie to remember your cookie preferences so we do not need to ask you every time you visit.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
- Analytics cookies: We may use analytics cookies to understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and identify any issues with how the website performs.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Preference cookies: These remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience on return visits.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| sessionStorage | Maintains form state during your visit | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through this banner. Your preference will be saved for future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly. Certain features that rely on cookies to work may become unavailable or behave unexpectedly.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store certain information in your browser. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. We use local storage for:
- Remembering your cookie consent preference
- Storing temporary form data
You can clear local storage through your browser settings in the same way as cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
sage-egret
47 Queen Square
Bristol, BS1 4LH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]