Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, what types of cookies are present and how you can manage or disable them. It applies to all pages published under this domain.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They serve various purposes: remembering your preferences, keeping track of your browsing session, collecting anonymised usage data and enabling certain site features to function. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the page (third-party cookies).

Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

How This Site Uses Cookies

This website uses cookies for three primary purposes: essential site functionality, analytics and performance measurement, and preference storage. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural targeting or cross-site tracking for marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies in Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of this website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas and the proper display of content. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality. They are first-party cookies set by this domain and are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect anonymised data about how visitors use this website. The information gathered includes pages visited, time spent on each page, the referring website or search engine, the general geographic region of the visitor and the type of device and browser used. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Analytics cookies help us understand which content is most useful, identify pages with high bounce rates, detect technical issues and make informed decisions about future content. The analytics services used may store cookies on your device for varying durations — typically between 30 days and two years — depending on the specific cookie.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you have made on the site, such as cookie consent status or display settings. These cookies improve your experience by avoiding the need to re-enter preferences on each visit. They are first-party cookies and are typically persistent, lasting between 30 days and one year.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services that are embedded in our pages. These include:

Font delivery services, which may set cookies when loading web fonts used on this site. These cookies are typically used for performance optimisation and licence compliance by the font provider.

Analytics platforms, which set their own cookies to collect and process usage data. The data collected by these services is governed by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.

If you follow external links from this site to third-party websites — including gambling operators, regulatory authorities or support organisations — those sites will set their own cookies according to their own cookie policies. We have no control over cookies set by external websites.

Managing Cookies

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. There are several ways to manage them:

Through your browser settings, you can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, delete existing cookies or configure your browser to prompt you each time a cookie is set. The exact steps vary by browser. Consult your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions:

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this site and other websites you visit. Some features may not work correctly without essential cookies enabled.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. This site does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management methods described above to control tracking independently.

Consent

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR, non-essential cookies require your consent before they are placed on your device. When you first visit this site, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in a preference cookie and applies to subsequent visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the methods described in the managing cookies section above.

Essential cookies do not require consent, as they are strictly necessary for the site to function.

Changes to This Policy

This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the third-party services embedded on this site or applicable regulations. When the policy is updated, the revision date below will be changed. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.