What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit them. They let the site remember your preferences, analyse how you use it and show relevant advertising.
The cookies we use
| Cookie |
Type |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
_ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics |
Tells unique users and browsing sessions apart |
2 years |
_ga_* |
Analytics |
Google Analytics |
Keeps the Google Analytics session state |
2 years |
_gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics |
Records browsing behaviour for statistical analysis |
24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics |
Google Analytics |
Limits the request rate to Google Analytics |
1 minute |
SSID / SAPISID |
Marketing |
Google AdSense |
Personalises the ads shown, based on the user profile |
2 years |
cookie_notice_accepted |
Technical |
First-party |
Stores your choice on the cookie notice so it is not shown again |
30 days |
Types of cookie by purpose
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Technical cookies
Essential for the website to work. They do not require consent, and they include the cookies that remember your cookie preferences.
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Analytics cookies
They let us count visits and understand how people use the site so we can improve it. They require your consent. We use Google Analytics.
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Marketing cookies
Used to show you ads relevant to your interests. Managed by Google AdSense. They require your consent.
How to manage or turn off cookies
You can control or delete cookies whenever you like. You have these options:
From your browser
For Google ads
You can turn off Google personalised ads in Google Ad Settings, or with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note: turning off certain cookies may affect how the website works.
Technical cookies cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. We suggest you check this page from time to time to stay informed about how cookies are used.
For more about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.