Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure its proper functioning, improve user experience, and—where you provide consent—analyse usage and support personalised content or advertising.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU e-Privacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies may be set directly by this website (“first-party cookies”) or by external services embedded in the website (“third-party cookies”).
Cookies can store information such as:
- Your preferences (e.g., language settings)
- Login session details
- Pages visited and interactions (if analytics is enabled)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function (e.g., security, login, cookie consent preferences). They do not require your consent.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, improve performance, and measure traffic. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember your preferences (e.g., location, language). Activation requires your consent.
Advertising and Tracking Cookies
These cookies track browsing behaviour across websites to show personalised ads. These are disabled by default and require explicit, opt-in consent.
3. Cookies Used on This Website
| Cookie Type | Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| Strictly Necessary | Cookie Consent | First-party | Saves your cookie preferences | 6–12 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Measures site usage (only after consent) | 1–24 months |
| Functional | Language Preference | First-party | Remembers selected language | 6 months |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
For all other cookie types, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (explicit consent).
No optional cookies are used unless you opt-in through the cookie banner or settings panel.
5. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using:
Cookie Settings Panel (link or button text: “Change Cookie Settings”)
You may also manage or disable cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are links for common browsers:
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Edge
- Opera
6. Third-Party Cookies and Data Transfers
Some third-party providers may process cookie data outside the EU/EEA. When applicable, we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.
You can find more details in our Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy when needed to reflect legal or technical changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about the use of cookies, you can contact us at: