1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. In this policy, we use "cookies" to refer to all of these technologies.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by our partners and service providers). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website and apps to:
- Enable essential functionality: Keep you logged in, maintain security, and ensure the service works correctly
- Understand how you use our service: Analyse usage patterns to improve our website and apps
- Remember your preferences: Store settings like your theme preference or language choice
We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always On)
These cookies are necessary for the website and apps to function. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the service would not work without them.
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our service. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your theme preference) to provide a more personalised experience. While not essential, they enhance your experience of using our service.
4. Cookie List
Here are the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Functionality |
| locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | Functionality |
5. Managing Cookies
Our Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our service and other websites you visit.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For more information on managing cookies in your browser:
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and how they found our site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you of significant changes via our website or email.
Please check this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.