Cookie Policy

Last updated: 14 February 2026

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use a small number of them to make the site work and — only with your consent — to measure visits and show recommended content. This is consistent with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

Your choice comes first. No statistics or marketing cookies are set until you choose “Accept all” (or enable that category) in our cookie banner. You can change your mind at any time using .

The categories we use

1. Strictly necessary (always on)

Required for the site to work and to remember your cookie choice. These do not track you for advertising. They include your saved consent preference, stored in your browser under the key al_cookie_consent_v1.

2. Statistics (optional)

If you allow them, we may use privacy-friendly analytics (for example Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation) to understand how the site is used so we can improve it. These load only after consent.

3. Marketing & advertising (optional)

If you allow them, third-party recommendation and advertising partners — for example Taboola and MediaGo — may set cookies/pixels to load recommended content and measure the performance of their placements. These load only after consent, and never before.

Category	Example providers	Set before consent?
Strictly necessary	This site (consent preference)	Yes — essential
Statistics	Google Analytics 4	No
Marketing	Taboola, MediaGo	No

Managing cookies

Use Cookie settings to accept, reject or change categories at any time. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings; note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working.

More information

See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data and your rights, including how to complain to the ICO.