What counts as a cookie here
This policy covers browser cookies and comparable technologies such as local storage, which our cookie banner uses to remember the choice you make about non-essential cookies without needing to set a separate tracking cookie for that purpose alone.
Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functions, such as loading pages correctly and maintaining basic security. These cannot be switched off, because the site cannot run reliably without them. | Session to a few days |
| Functional | Remembers choices you've made, such as your cookie banner preference, so you aren't asked again on every page. | Up to twelve months |
| Analytics | This site does not currently place analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in future to understand which guides are read and how, we will update this table in advance to describe exactly what is set and why, before any such cookie is deployed. | Not currently set |
Managing cookies through the banner
The cookie banner shown on every page lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or open a preferences panel that explains each category before you decide. Your choice is stored so you aren't asked repeatedly on the same device and browser.
Managing cookies through your browser
Every major browser lets you view, delete and block cookies through its settings menu, and most let you set rules per site rather than only globally. Blocking essential cookies through your browser may stop parts of the site from working correctly, such as the cookie banner itself remembering your preference. If you'd rather not have your choice remembered at all, you can clear cookies and local storage for this site at any time, which will show the banner again on your next visit.
Changes to this policy
If the cookies we use change, including if analytics cookies are introduced, we will update this page to reflect the current position before the change takes effect. Questions about this policy can be sent to [email protected].