What This Policy Covers

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies ("Trackers") on our website. Trackers allow us to access or store information on your device as you interact with our site.We use both first-party Trackers (managed directly by us) and third-party Trackers (managed by external providers). Where consent is required to use a Tracker, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

How We Use Trackers

Necessary Trackers

These are essential for the website to function properly.Managed by us:

Preference Cookies — store your preferences such as timezone and region.

Managed by third parties:

Stripe (Stripe Inc, United States) — used to process payments securely. Processes: email address, first name, last name, and usage data.

Cookie durations:
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Functionality Trackers

These enable features and allow you to communicate with us.Managed by third parties:

Mailing list / Newsletter — if you sign up to our newsletter or make a purchase, your email address may be added to our mailing list. Processes: email address and usage data.

Experience Trackers

These improve your experience and allow us to display content from external platforms.Managed by third parties:

Instagram Widget (Meta Platforms, Inc., United States) — allows us to display Instagram content on our site. Processes: usage data and tracking data. [Meta Privacy Policy]

Measurement Trackers

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.Managed by third parties:

Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited, Ireland) — tracks and analyses how our website is used. IP addresses are discarded before any data is stored. [Google Privacy Policy] [Opt Out]

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Google Analytics Advertising Reporting Features (Google Ireland Limited, Ireland) — collects additional data on user behaviour, ad interactions, and (if enabled) demographic information such as age and gender. You can opt out via [Google Ads Settings]. [Google Privacy Policy] [Opt Out]

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Where Trackers require your consent, you can manage this through the cookie preferences panel on our website.For third-party Trackers, you can also opt out directly via the links above or through each provider's own privacy policy.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can use your browser settings to view, block, or delete cookies. Find instructions for your browser below:

Note: browser settings don't allow you to control consent by category.

Managing Trackers on Mobile

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through your device's advertising or tracking settings.

Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through these services:

The Digital Advertising Alliance also offers the AppChoices app for managing interest-based advertising on mobile.

What Happens If You Don't Consent

You're free to decline cookies, but please be aware that some features of our website may not work as intended without them.

Contact Us

The Business Index Sandbach, CW11 1XU Email: [email protected]If you have any questions about how we use tracking technologies, please don't hesitate to get in touch.