What cookies and local storage are
Cookies are small files that a website stores on a visitor’s device. Similar technologies, including local storage, can remember choices or help a website understand how it is used.
This website can be used if you reject analytics. We store your cookie preference so that the banner does not need to ask on every page.
What this website uses
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
gss_cookie_consent_v1 | Local storage | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics. | Until browser storage is cleared or you change the choice. |
_ga | Analytics cookie | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Up to 2 years by default, subject to browser limits. |
_ga_G-S3BLXZN0D8 | Analytics cookie | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state for this website’s measurement ID. | Up to 2 years by default, subject to browser limits. |
Google Analytics
Google Analytics 4 is included to help us understand visits and improve the website. Analytics storage is denied by default. The analytics cookies listed above should only be enabled after you select Accept analytics.
Google’s current documentation explains that GA4 uses first-party cookies to distinguish users and sessions. You can read Google’s GA4 cookie information.
How to change your choice
Use the Cookie settings button at the bottom-right of any page to reopen the choice panel. You can accept or reject analytics at any time.
You can also clear or block cookies and local storage using your browser settings. Blocking analytics does not prevent access to the website’s main content.
The Information Commissioner’s Office provides further guidance about cookies and browser controls.