What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies are not programs and cannot run code or deliver viruses. They simply store small pieces of data that help a website remember you or your preferences across sessions.
We keep cookie use to a minimum. We only use what is necessary to run the site and understand basic usage patterns.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes on this website:
- Essential functionality — to ensure the website operates correctly (e.g. form submission, navigation state).
- Performance & analytics — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Preferences — to remember settings you've chosen, such as language or display preferences.
We do not use cookies for advertising profiling or to track you across other websites.
Cookie types we use
The following table lists the categories of cookies that may be present on this site:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Required for core site functionality. Cannot be disabled. | Session | |
| Helps us understand page visits and navigation patterns (anonymous). | Up to 2 years | |
| Stores your display or language preferences. | 1 year |
Third-party cookies
Some features on this site may load content from third-party providers (e.g. embedded maps, fonts, or form tools). These providers may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Google Fonts — used for typography. Google may log basic request data.
- Form providers — if you submit a contact form, the form service may set session cookies.
- Analytics services — if enabled, an analytics tool such as Google Analytics may place cookies to track anonymous usage data.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to those providers' policies for more information.
Your choices
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Opt-out tools — for analytics cookies, you can use tools like the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Contact us — if you have specific concerns about cookies on this site, reach out and we'll help.
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this website.