Last updated: 29.11.2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how this website (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) or EU GDPR (as applicable), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the site to recognise your device, remember user preferences, record how you interact with the website, and maintain secure sessions. Cookies may collect personal data where necessary for their function.

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies — set by us

Third-party cookies — set by external service providers such as social networks or payment processors

Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser

Persistent cookies — stored for a set period after your visit

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under PECR, we may set strictly necessary cookies without your consent. All other cookies require your prior, informed consent, which you provide via the cookie banner shown when you first visit our site.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, we rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

Legitimate interests – for strictly necessary cookies that enable core site functions and security

Consent – for all non-essential cookies, such as analytics, advertising, or social media tracking cookies

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using the tools described below.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. We set essential cookies:

When you confirm your cookie preferences via the cookie pop-up

When you make a one-off donation via Stripe, which sets cookies required for secure payment processing and fraud prevention

Because these cookies are necessary for the services you request, PECR allows us to set them without obtaining your explicit consent.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be placed on your device when you interact with embedded or external content. These include cookies set by:

Social media platforms when interacting with embedded posts, share buttons, or social widgets

YouTube when you play or interact with embedded video content

These third parties may collect information about your visit, including whether you are logged in to their services. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant platform.

5. How to Manage Your Cookies

5.1 Through Your Browser**

You can delete existing cookies or block new cookies from being set by changing your browser settings. Instructions are typically available in your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” section.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5.2 Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing previously stored cookies. If your site uses a cookie preference tool, insert instructions here (e.g., “Click ‘Manage Cookies’ at the bottom of any page”).

5.3 Further Information

For more guidance on managing cookies, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

6. Data Sharing and International Transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, YouTube, social media platforms) may process data outside the UK/EU. Where this occurs, transfers will take place in accordance with GDPR requirements and the provider’s published safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our practices. Updates will be published on this page with a new “last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via our contact page.