Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They allow websites to function correctly, enhance performance, analyse visitor behaviour, and support marketing activity.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies – set by our website.

• Third-party cookies – set by external services integrated into our website.

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are manually deleted.

2. How We Manage Cookie Consent

Our website uses an automated consent management system that:

• Blocks non-essential cookies before consent is given
• Allows visitors to accept, reject, or customise cookie categories
• Records and securely stores consent preferences
• Enables users to withdraw or modify consent at any time
• Automatically categorises and scans cookies used on the website

Non-essential cookies are not activated unless you provide explicit consent.

3. Categories Of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be disabled. They enable:

• Secure checkout and payment processing

• Shopping cart functionality

• Security protections and fraud prevention

• Load balancing and system stability

• Cookie consent preference storage

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR).
Consent is not required for these cookies.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting aggregated, statistical information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Traffic sources

• Error tracking

This data helps us improve website performance and usability.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences, such as:

• Language settings

• Saved preferences

• Region selection

• Form input data

Legal basis: Consent.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• Deliver relevant advertisements

• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

• Build audience profiles

• Prevent repetitive advertisement displays

They may be set by third-party services such as social media platforms or advertising networks.

Legal basis: Consent.

4. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy regulations

5. Consent Records

We maintain a record of cookie consent choices in accordance with UK GDPR accountability requirements. Consent logs are securely stored and may include:

• Consent status

• Date and time of consent

• Consent preferences selected

• An anonymised identifier

6. Changes To This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Legal or regulatory requirements

• The cookies we use

• Website functionality

The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision.

7. Full List Of Active Cookies