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Last Updated: 14 July 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your device when you visit. They are used to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences — so that the website works properly next time you return.

Cookies do not give websites access to your device or any other information beyond what you have chosen to share. This website uses a small number of cookies for the purposes described below.

The cookies we use

Essential cookies (always active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information. They include:

  • A cookie that records whether you have responded to the cookie consent notice, so it does not appear on every page.
  • Your reading-size preference (standard or larger text), stored in localStorage rather than a traditional cookie.

Analytics cookies (optional)

If you accept analytics cookies, we may use a third-party service such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where they arrive from. This helps us improve the site. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

Marketing cookies (optional)

If you accept marketing cookies, these may be used to understand how visitors found our website and to support any online advertising we run. We currently run limited advertising. If marketing cookies are declined, advertising we show elsewhere may be less relevant to your interests.

Preference cookies (optional)

These cookies remember settings you have chosen, such as your reading-size preference across sessions, to provide a consistent experience when you return to the site.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These currently include:

  • Google Analytics — if analytics cookies are accepted, Google may set cookies to track site usage. Google's privacy policy applies to their use of this data.
  • Google Maps — our main page includes a Google Maps embed. Google may set cookies when this map is loaded. Google's privacy policy applies.

We do not control third-party cookies directly. Please review the privacy policies of these services for further information.

How long do cookies last?

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
  • The consent cookie is stored for up to 12 months.
  • Analytics cookies (if accepted) typically expire after 13 months.
  • Preference cookies are stored in localStorage and remain until you clear your browser data or change your preferences.

Manage your preferences

Use the controls below to set your cookie preferences. Essential cookies cannot be switched off as they are required for the site to work. Changes take effect immediately and are saved to your browser.

Preferences saved.

Essential cookies

Required for the website to function correctly. Always on.

Analytics cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site. No personal data collected.

Marketing cookies

Used to understand the source of visits and support relevant advertising.

Preference cookies

Remember your reading size and display settings across visits.

Managing cookies in your browser

You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers are below.

Google Chrome
  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
  2. Select Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  3. Choose your preferred setting or click See all cookies and site data to delete specific cookies.
  4. To remove cookies from a specific site, use the search field to find the site and click the bin icon.
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three lines, top right).
  2. Select Settings > Privacy & Security.
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to view or remove cookies.
  4. To block cookies from specific sites, use the Exceptions button.
Apple Safari
  1. Open Safari and select Safari > Preferences from the menu bar.
  2. Click the Privacy tab.
  3. Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies by site.
  4. You can also check Prevent cross-site tracking for additional protection.
Microsoft Edge
  1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
  2. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data.
  3. Click See all cookies and site data to find and delete specific cookies.
  4. You can also block or allow cookies from specific sites using the Block and Allow lists.

On mobile devices, cookie settings are usually found under the browser app's settings or privacy menu. Clearing browser data or cache will typically remove cookies stored on your device.

Your rights

You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using the preference controls above. You can also delete cookies from your browser at any time.

Declining optional cookies will not affect your ability to use the main features of this website. Some minor features — such as reading-size memory across sessions — may not function if preference cookies are disabled.

For questions about cookies or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].