Cookie Policy
The website owner employs various technologies to enhance site efficiency, including cookies, to improve your browsing experience.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file of letters and numbers installed on your device when visiting websites. Website owners use cookies for site functionality or improved performance, plus information reporting.
What are cookies used for?
This website uses four cookie categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — enable secure access and core functionality. These cannot be disabled as the site would not function without them.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies — track visitor numbers and behaviour to help us improve how the site works.
- Functionality Cookies — recognise returning visitors, personalise content, and remember preferences such as language.
- Selection Cookies — record visited pages and links followed; this interest-based information may be shared with third parties.
Cookie details
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | Analytics | 6 months | Correct data submission to Google |
| _NID, ANID | Analytics | 24 months | Stores user preference information |
| OGPC | Analytics | 24 months | Google Maps functionality |
| _1P_JAR | Analytics | 1 week | Website statistics and conversion tracking |
| _ga, _gat, _gid | Analytics | 24 months | Google Analytics — anonymous user ID, visit counting |
| CONSENT | Analytics | 24 months | Google consent tracking |
How long do cookies remain on my device?
Session cookies expire automatically when closing your browser. Persistent cookies remain across sessions with varying durations as listed in the table above.
How do I control which cookies are installed?
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Major browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge) offer configuration options. You can also use the cookie preference panel on this site by clicking “Cookie Configuration” in the footer at any time.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Last updated: January 2024