Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and store certain preferences or information about your interaction with the site. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners.

This website uses cookies in accordance with applicable EU law, including the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure the website functions correctly (strictly necessary).
• To store your cookie consent preferences locally in your browser.
• To understand how visitors interact with the website (analytics — only with consent).
• To deliver relevant content (marketing — only with your explicit consent).

3. Cookie Categories

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies that store your consent preferences and enable basic site navigation. No personal data is shared with third parties through these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
thisdomaindontexist123_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences (stored in localStorage, not a server cookie)	Until manually cleared	First-party / localStorage

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, which pages are most visited, and where users navigate from. This data is used in aggregated, anonymised form to improve content and website experience. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga, _ga_*	Google Analytics – distinguishes users and collects usage statistics	Up to 2 years	Third-party
_gid	Google Analytics – distinguishes users (short duration)	24 hours	Third-party

Analytics cookies are not currently active on this website. If activated in the future, they will only be set upon consent.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant content to visitors based on their browsing patterns. We do not currently run advertising campaigns, and no marketing cookies are actively set on this website. This category is included for transparency and future-proofing. Marketing cookies will only be set with your explicit consent.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:

• Our cookie banner: When you first visit the website, a consent banner appears. You can choose "Accept All", "Reject", or open "Cookie Settings" to manage individual categories. Your choices are saved in your browser's localStorage.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings menus. Note that disabling all cookies may affect website functionality.
• Third-party opt-out tools: For Google Analytics, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To reset your consent preferences on this website, clear your browser's localStorage for this domain.

5. How to Delete Cookies

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Consent Withdrawal

You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by clearing your stored preferences (via browser localStorage) or by using the "Cookie Settings" option in the consent banner. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.

7. Advertising and Measurement Technologies

If advertising or conversion measurement technologies are enabled in the future, such technologies will be categorised as non-essential and activated only after valid consent where required. Any commercial measurement setup will be disclosed in our Advertising Disclosure.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us: