In short: We use essential cookies to make our site work and analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how people use it. We do not use cookies to serve you advertising.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Our website uses cookies in accordance with UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and our Privacy Policy.
We use three categories of cookies:
Below is a list of the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _sl_session | ScaleLocal | Maintains your session while browsing our site | Session | |
| _sl_consent | ScaleLocal | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state across page requests | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores information about how visitors use the site | 24 hours | |
| _gcl_au | Used to measure campaign effectiveness | 3 months |
This list may be updated as we add or remove tools from our website. Check back periodically for the most current list.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Here's how to do it in common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may use the data collected through these cookies in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not use Facebook Pixel, advertising networks, or other third-party tracking technologies beyond Google Analytics.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe we are handling cookies in breach of PECR or UK GDPR.