Cookie policy
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2. Types of cookies we use
2.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management cookies
- CSRF protection tokens
- Load balancing and performance cookies
2.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Vercel Analytics cookies
- Performance monitoring cookies
- User behaviour tracking cookies
2.3 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They include:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme and display preference cookies
- Form auto-fill cookies
- User interface customisation cookies
2.4 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They include:
- Social media tracking cookies
- Advertising network cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Conversion tracking cookies
3. Detailed cookie information
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authentication session management | Session | Essential |
| next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection | Session | Essential |
| cookie-consent | Cookie preference storage | Stored in your browser until you change it | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _vercel | Vercel Analytics - performance tracking | 1 year | Analytics |
| theme-preference | User interface theme preference | 1 year | Functional |
| language-preference | Language preference storage | 1 year | Functional |
4. Third-party cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site.
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to monitor website performance and user experience. This helps us identify and fix issues quickly.
Privacy policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Payment provider
Our payment provider may set cookies on payment pages to process your payment and to detect fraud. Its privacy notice is linked from the payment page.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
5.1 Cookie consent banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
5.2 Browser settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookie preferences
6. Your choice
Checking your current choice.
7. Impact of disabling cookies
If you choose to disable certain types of cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
7.1 Essential cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Make payments or transactions
- Access secure areas of the website
- Use basic website functionality
7.2 Analytics cookies
If you disable analytics cookies, we won't be able to:
- Understand how you use our website
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Improve our services based on usage data
- Provide personalised recommendations
7.3 Functional cookies
If you disable functional cookies, you may lose:
- Your theme preferences
- Language settings
- Form auto-fill functionality
- Personalised interface settings
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a notice on our website
The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your cookie preferences correctly.