Cookies Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences. We believe in transparency about the technologies we use and respect your right to make informed choices.
Last Updated: 9 April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how people use our website.
Most websites use cookies in some form. They've become standard technology for providing better user experiences and gathering insights about website performance. Cookies can be set by the website you're visiting, called first-party cookies, or by other services used by that website, known as third-party cookies.
Some cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser. These are called session cookies. Others remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them, called persistent cookies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how visitors interact with our content. Our cookie usage falls into several categories based on purpose.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you've requested cannot be provided.
Essential cookies remember your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again on every visit. They maintain your session as you navigate between pages, ensuring the website works smoothly. They also help us detect and prevent security threats.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work, they are automatically set when you visit our site. You cannot refuse them without potentially affecting website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, what links you click, and where you came from before arriving at our site.
This information is collected in aggregate form and does not identify you personally. We use it to identify popular content, understand user journeys through the site, and discover areas that might need improvement.
For example, if analytics show that many visitors leave immediately after reaching a particular page, we might investigate whether that page has unclear information or technical problems. If certain content proves especially helpful, we might create more resources on that topic.
You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie preference tool without affecting your ability to use the website.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices you make to customize your experience. These might include remembering your region, language preference, or text size settings.
While we currently have limited customization options, preference cookies enable us to provide a more personalized experience as we develop additional features. These cookies enhance convenience but are not essential for basic website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by external services we use rather than by us directly. These third-party cookies enable functionality provided by those services.
For instance, if we embed video content from an external platform, that platform may set cookies when you play the video. If we use third-party analytics services, they may set cookies to collect usage data.
We carefully select third-party services based on their privacy practices and ensure they handle data responsibly. However, these third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they use cookie data. We recommend reviewing their policies if you want detailed information about their practices.
Cookies We Set
The following table details the specific cookies we use on our website:
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies we set, with the exception of essential cookies necessary for the website to function.
Cookie Preference Tool
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can access this preference tool at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
The preference tool lets you enable or disable different categories of cookies. Your choices are saved and will be respected on future visits from the same device and browser.
Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when cookies are being set.
Browser controls provide comprehensive cookie management but require some technical knowledge. Each browser handles cookie settings differently, so consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
Common browsers provide cookie management through these paths:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Be aware that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our website and many other websites across the internet.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices also offer cookie controls, though the exact process varies by device and browser. Consult your device documentation or browser help for specific guidance on managing cookies on mobile platforms.
Impact of Refusing Cookies
Refusing essential cookies will significantly impair website functionality. You may experience problems navigating between pages, and certain features will not work at all.
Refusing analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website. You'll have the same access to all content and features. The only difference is that your visits won't contribute to our understanding of how people use the site.
We respect your right to refuse non-essential cookies, and our website is designed to function well regardless of your analytics cookie preference.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies that serve similar purposes:
Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store data in your browser that persists between sessions. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with every request. We may use local storage to remember your preferences or cache content for improved performance.
Session Storage
Session storage is similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. We may use this to maintain temporary state information as you navigate the website.
Pixels and Beacons
These are tiny, often invisible images embedded in web pages or emails. They can tell us when content has been viewed and may be used in conjunction with cookies to gather analytics data.
The controls described in this policy apply to these similar technologies just as they do to cookies.
Updates to This Policy
As we develop our website and potentially introduce new features or analytics tools, our cookie usage may change. We will update this policy to reflect any significant changes to what cookies we use or how we use them.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when we most recently revised the policy. We recommend checking this page periodically if you want to stay informed about our cookie practices.
If we make substantial changes that require new consent, we will notify you through an updated cookie banner when you next visit our website.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends signals to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
While we respect privacy preferences, we do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals differently than to visitors who haven't enabled this feature. Instead, we recommend using our cookie preference tool to control tracking through analytics cookies.
Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about how we use cookies, want help managing your cookie preferences, or need clarification about any aspect of this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
For broader questions about privacy and data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy and GDPR information pages.
Further Information
For more information about cookies in general and how they work, you may find these resources helpful:
- Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies
- All About Cookies website (allaboutcookies.org)
- Your Online Choices website for information about behavioral advertising cookies
These external resources are not controlled by persistent-guide, but they provide useful general information about cookie technology and privacy.