Cookies Policy
Last updated: 8 May 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
- To remember form data so you don't lose information
- To understand how visitors navigate and use our site
- To improve website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preference storage
- Session management
- Security cookies
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 12 months
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember choices you make (such as navigation preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
Examples:
- Selected service preferences in forms
- Navigation menu state
Duration: Up to 12 months
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
Examples:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Traffic sources and navigation patterns
- Popular content and features
Duration: Up to 26 months
We use anonymised analytics data that cannot identify individual users.
Cookies We Use on This Website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
| selectedService | Remembers your selected programme in forms | Functional | Session |
| navState | Remembers navigation menu state on mobile | Functional | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies on our website. If we decide to use third-party services that set cookies (such as embedded videos or social media features), we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored so you won't be asked again on future visits (unless you clear your cookies).
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may lose form data when navigating between pages
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- You'll see the cookie banner on every visit
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Cookies and Personal Data
Most cookies we use do not collect personal data that identifies you. Where cookies do collect personal information, we handle that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.
Cookie data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. We recommend checking this page periodically. The date at the top shows when the policy was last updated.
Significant changes will be clearly communicated through our website or via direct notification where appropriate.
More Information About Cookies
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 27 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 2AP, United Kingdom