A short, honest explanation of the small text files we place on your device — what they do, how long they last, and how to turn them off.
We only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. Optional analytics cookies require your consent.
Cookies are tiny text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it — so your next visit is smoother.
Cookies are widely used. They do not contain viruses and cannot run programs on your device. You can control or delete them through your browser settings at any time.
Required for the website to function properly — for example, to remember your cookie consent choice, maintain session state, or serve pages correctly. These cannot be switched off.
Help us understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are visited, how long people stay, where they come from. The data is aggregated and anonymous.
Here is a table of cookies currently set by this website. The exact set may evolve as we add or remove features.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preference so we don't ask you again | 1 year | First-party |
| PHPSESSID / session | Maintains your session as you move between pages | Session | First-party |
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics — tracks visitor activity within a session | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party |
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services — like analytics providers. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them.
Helps us understand site traffic and visitor behaviour in aggregate.
Google Privacy Policy →Self-hosted web fonts — no third-party font cookies are set by this site.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also set most browsers to block cookies entirely, but this may prevent some parts of the site from working properly.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or new features on the site. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the latest version took effect.
If we make significant changes, we will update the cookie banner so you can review and re-confirm your preferences.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
For a broader view of how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
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