Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies and tracking technologies used on this website.
Last updated: 1 March 2026
This Cookie Policy describes the cookies and similar technologies used by this website. It explains what they are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
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 site owners. Other similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
How We Use Cookies
This website uses a small number of cookies, which fall into the categories below. We use Google Consent Mode to ensure that analytics cookies are only set after you have given your consent via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.
Strictly Necessary (No Consent Required)
These are essential to the operation of the website or to remember your cookie preferences. They do not track you for marketing purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (granted / denied) so the banner is not shown on every visit. | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
Analytics (Consent Required)
These cookies are only set if you click “Accept” on the cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it. No cookies in this category are set until consent is given.
Google Analytics 4 — Google LLC
Google Analytics 4 is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC. It helps us measure traffic and understand how visitors interact with our website. IP addresses are used at collection time and then discarded before data is logged. We do not use Google Analytics data for advertising.
In order to understand Google’s use of data, consult their partner policy and their Business Data page.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
_ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
Place of processing: United States — Privacy Policy — Opt Out.
Other Third-Party Services
The following services are used to deliver this website but do not set cookies in your browser.
Google Fonts — Google Ireland Limited
This website loads the Mulish typeface from Google Fonts, a font delivery service provided by Google Ireland Limited. When your browser requests font files, Google may receive your IP address and standard browser information. Google Fonts does not set cookies.
Data processed: IP address; browser user-agent string.
Place of processing: Ireland — Privacy Policy.
Azure Static Web Apps — Microsoft Corporation
This website is hosted on Azure Static Web Apps, a hosting platform provided by Microsoft Corporation. Azure may process standard server logs (IP address, request URL, timestamp, browser user-agent) as part of normal web hosting operations. No tracking cookies are set by Azure Static Web Apps for this site.
Data processed: IP address; request metadata; browser user-agent string.
Place of processing: United Kingdom — Privacy Policy.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies. Your preference is stored in your browser’s local storage so the banner is not shown again on subsequent visits.
To change your preference at any time, clear your browser’s local storage for this site (or clear all site data), and the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Browser Settings
You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page.
Owner and Data Controller
Louise Clayton (Data Controller)
Patch, The Square, 2–12 Commercial Road
Bournemouth, Dorset, England, BH2 5LP
Contact email: [email protected]
Definitions
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through this website (or third-party services employed on this website), which can include: IP addresses, browser type, the pages visited, the time of the request, and other parameters about the user’s device and browsing session.
Cookie
Cookies are small sets of data stored in the user’s browser by a website.
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.