Last Updated: July 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 website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login information. They help improve your browsing experience and enable website functionality.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Maintaining your session while navigating between pages
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing enhanced features like embedded videos
- Remembering your location for service availability information
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve how our website works.
Examples include:
- Counting visits and traffic sources
- Measuring which pages are most popular
- Identifying technical issues or errors
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser only until you close it. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your state as you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by our website. They help us provide core website functionality and remember your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. They are used when we embed content from other websites or use third-party services.
Specific Cookies Used
Cookie Consent Cookie
Name: cookieConsent
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences
Duration: Persistent, 12 months
Type: First-party, Essential
Form Data Cookie
Name: submissionData
Purpose: Temporarily stores form submission data for thank you page display
Duration: Session
Type: First-party, Functional
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store certain information locally on your device. This technology is similar to cookies but allows us to store larger amounts of data that persists between sessions.
We use local storage for:
- Storing your cookie consent preferences
- Temporarily storing form data to display on confirmation pages
Local storage data is not automatically transmitted to our servers with each request like cookies are. You can clear local storage data through your browser settings.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline cookies. Your choice is stored so you won't see the banner on subsequent visits unless you clear your cookies or local storage.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or support website.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret and respond to such signals.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the cookies or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 127 Riverside Quarter, Birmingham, B4 7RN, United Kingdom
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to control them, you can visit:
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org