What’s a Cookie?
Cookies are small files that websites (like ours) place on your device—such as your computer, phone, or tablet. They help websites remember things about you, like your preferences or what pages you’ve visited, so your online experience is smoother and more personalised.
We use the term “cookies” to cover all the tools we use to collect this kind of data.
How Do You Give Us Permission to Use Cookies?
When you visit our website, you’ll see a message at the bottom of the screen linking to this policy and our Privacy Policy.
By clicking “I accept,” you agree to us placing cookies on your device for the reasons outlined here. If you don’t click that button, we won’t place cookies (except for the ones we absolutely need to run the site).
If you don’t see the message, it might mean:
- You’ve already accepted cookies
- A pop-up blocker is hiding it
Make sure pop-up blockers are off if you want to review the cookie settings again. You can also scroll down to the “How to Control Cookies” section for more info on managing them.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
- Recognise when you return to the site
- Improve how our site works
- Make your experience more personalised
We use three types of cookies:
- Essential cookies
These are needed for the site to work—for example, to log into secure areas or prevent fraud. Without them, you won’t be able to use parts of our site properly.
- Performance cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our site. They show us things like which pages people visit most and where users might be having problems, so we can improve the site.
- Functionality cookies
These remember your preferences, such as your name, location, or language, to make the site more tailored to you.
Cookies We Use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how people use our site. This data is anonymous—it tells us how many visitors we get, where they came from, and what pages they viewed.
For more on how Google uses your data, visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
How to Control Cookies
You can change your cookie settings at any time:
- Block or allow cookies in your browser settings
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
Just be aware: blocking all cookies (especially essential ones) might stop parts of the site from working properly.
You can find more help here: www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies
How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
Some cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stay for longer—until they expire or you delete them manually. How long a cookie stays depends on your browser settings and the type of cookie.
You can find more information on cookie durations in our Retention Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time—for example, if the law changes or we change the way we use cookies.
If we make changes:
- We’ll update the policy on our site
- We’ll change the “Last Updated” date at the top
- You’ll have 30 days to review the changes before they take effect
If you have a user account, we may ask for your consent again if there are major changes to how we use cookies.
Want to Know More?
Check out our Privacy Policy to learn more about how we protect your personal data.
If you have any questions about cookies or this policy, please feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help.
IPS Governance and Engagement Manager
[email protected]