Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work, remember settings, improve security, and measure usage.

2. How we use Cookies

2.1 We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

1. essential operation;
2. security and fraud prevention;
3. remembering preferences;
4. analytics, if enabled;
5. marketing, if ever enabled; and
6. third-party functionality such as embedded payment forms.

2.2 We use a consent banner that allows you to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or manage preferences, in line with applicable law.

3. Essential Cookies

3.1 Essential cookies are required for login, session management, authentication, security, and CSRF protection.

3.2 These cookies cannot be disabled through our banner because the Service will not function properly without them.

4. Functional Cookies

4.1 Functional cookies remember choices such as language, region, or display preferences.

4.2 These cookies are optional and can be controlled through the cookie banner and browser settings.

5. Analytics Cookies

5.1 We do not currently use analytics cookies, but we may do so in future.

5.2 If we introduce analytics cookies, we will update this Policy and, where required, request consent before setting them.

6. Marketing Cookies

6.1 We do not currently use marketing cookies.

6.2 If we later use them, we will explain the purpose, provider, retention period, and consent options in this Policy and in the banner.

7. Third-party Cookies

7.1 Third parties (such as Stripe) may set cookies when you use payment forms or related functionality.

7.2 Embedded content or plug-ins from other providers may also set cookies. Those providers control their own cookies, and you should review their policies where relevant.

8. Cookie Table

8.1 We may maintain a cookie table setting out the cookie name, provider, purpose, type, and expiry.

8.2 The current or latest version of the cookie table should match the actual cookies deployed on the site.

9. Managing Cookies

9.1 You can control cookies through our banner, your browser settings, and where relevant, your device settings.

9.2 You can delete cookies from your browser and block future cookies, but doing so may affect the Service.

9.3 Browser-specific instructions are usually available through the browser provider’s help pages.

10. Changes to this Policy

10.1 We may update this Cookie Policy when our use of cookies changes or where the law requires.

10.2 If we introduce materially different cookies, we will update the banner and this Policy accordingly.