Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 10, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To remember selected services in forms
- To analyze how visitors use our website
- To improve website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain your connection
- Cookie consent preference storage
- Form data retention during session
Duration: Session or 12 months
Can be disabled: No (required for website operation)
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples:
- Page view tracking
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation patterns
- Error reporting
Duration: 12-24 months
Can be disabled: Yes
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as selected services or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Selected service retention
- Form auto-fill data
- User interface preferences
Duration: 12 months
Can be disabled: Yes
Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session during your visit | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| selected_service | Remembers your selected service in forms | Functionality | 24 hours |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Performance | 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Performance | 24 hours |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We use:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is aggregated and anonymous.
For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit: Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies, including performance and functionality cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used
Your preference is stored for 12 months. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your cookie consent preferences. This is similar to cookies but allows us to store more data locally on your device. Local storage does not expire and remains until you clear your browser data.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as indicated through our cookie banner.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Deansgate Mews, Manchester M3 2AY, United Kingdom