Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 15, 2026
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 provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your experience on our site
- Protect against fraud and improve security
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ci_session |
Maintains your session state and keeps you logged in | Session (until browser closes) |
csrf_cookie_name |
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | 2 hours |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookiePreferences |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
user_preferences |
Remembers your site preferences (e.g., theme, language) | 1 year |
mfa_device_token |
Secure token to identify your device for multi-factor authentication (MFA). Remembers trusted devices so you don't need to verify via email every time you log in. | 1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner
- Cookie Settings: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
- Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies
How to Control Cookies via Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you.
Popular Browser Settings:
GDPR Compliance
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to:
- Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Clearly explain what cookies we use and why
- Allow you to accept or reject cookies
- Provide an easy way to change your preferences
- Not discriminate against you if you reject non-essential cookies
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.