Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 November 2026
Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device. This page explains which cookies our website uses, why, and how you can control them.
Your choice
When you first visit, we ask whether you are happy for us to use analytics cookies. We do not set them unless you click Accept. Rejecting them does not affect how the site works. You can change your mind at any time using the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| av_consent | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie choice, so we do not ask you on every page. | 6 months |
| _ga | Analytics (Google) | Distinguishes one visitor from another, so we can count visits. | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics (Google) | Remembers the state of your visit, for example which pages you have viewed. | Up to 2 years |
Strictly necessary cookies do not need your consent. The analytics cookies are only set if you accept them.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our website, such as which pages are viewed and how people arrive, so that we can improve it. It gives us statistics, not your name or contact details. Google processes this information on our behalf. Find out more in how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Links to other websites
Our pages link to other websites, such as our Google reviews. If you follow one of those links, that website may set its own cookies. Please check its cookie policy.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. For more information, see the ICO’s guidance on cookies at ico.org.uk.