Last Updated: January 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 and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us enhance your experience on our website by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- 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 the website would not function correctly without them.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as your cookie consent choice, to provide you with a consistent experience across visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to track your movements from page to page so you do not get asked for the same information you have already given during the current visit.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences for future visits.
First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our website directly. They are used to provide functionality and remember your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our website. We may use third-party analytics services that set their own cookies to help us understand site usage patterns.
Specific Cookies We Use
- cookieConsent: This cookie stores your cookie consent preference. It is a persistent cookie that remains for 365 days.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit your browser's help documentation or settings.
Browser Cookie Settings
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may find that certain sections of our website do not work properly. Features that rely on cookies for personalisation or functionality may be affected. However, you will still be able to browse our website and access most content.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2HT, United Kingdom