Cookie Policy
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1. What are cookies?
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us provide a good browsing experience and improve our site.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or your device when you visit our website.
We also use similar technologies (such as local storage) where necessary for site functionality.
2. Cookie categories we use
- Strictly necessary cookies. Required for website security and core operation. The website may not function correctly without them.
- Analytical or performance cookies. Help us recognise and count visitors, and understand how users move around our website so we can improve usability.
- Functionality cookies. We do not currently deploy functionality cookies that personalise content or remember preferences between visits.
- Targeting cookies. We do not currently deploy advertising or targeting cookies on this website.
3. Cookies and similar technologies in use
The specific cookies and similar technologies we use are listed in the table below.
The individual cookies and similar technologies we use are set out in the table below.
| Cookie Title / Cookie Name | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|
Strictly necessary cf_clearance | Used by Cloudflare security to confirm a visitor has passed a challenge and to help protect forms/pages from abuse. Duration is set by Cloudflare zone configuration and is typically short-lived. | |
Analytical/performance _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and measure site usage. Duration: up to 2 years. | |
Analytical/performance _ga_<container-id> | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and associate activity with a specific GA property. Duration: up to 2 years. | |
Analytical/performance _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users for analytics reporting. Duration: up to 24 hours. | |
Similar technology (not a cookie) atlas_cookie_notice_dismissed (local storage key) | Stores whether the cookie notice banner has been dismissed. Duration: until cleared by the user. | Stored in browser local storage rather than as an HTTP cookie. |
4. Purposes for which cookies may be used
- Estimate audience size and understand how our website is used.
- Speed up navigation and improve site performance.
- Recognise technical abuse patterns and protect forms and/or services.
- Recognise returning visitors for aggregate analytics reporting.
5. Third-party cookies
The following third parties may place cookies or process related data through our website: Google Analytics and Cloudflare (security).
- Google Analytics cookie information: https://support.google.com/analytics
- Cloudflare information: https://cloudflare.com
6. Managing cookies
You can block cookies through your browser settings, including setting your browser to refuse all or some cookies.
If you disable strictly necessary cookies, parts of this website may not function correctly.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, guidance, technology or website functionality.
Please revisit this page periodically for the latest version.
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