Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 9, 2026. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Similar technologies — such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage — perform comparable functions. This policy covers all such technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to improve your experience, and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies to personally identify you or to serve behavioural advertising without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | avfxsign.com | Maintains your session state; required for CSRF protection on contact form submissions. | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _grecaptcha | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish humans from bots on our contact form. | 6 months | |
| rc::a, rc::b, rc::c | Used by reCAPTCHA for security and spam prevention purposes. | Persistent / Session |
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors use our website. If we do, these cookies will be identified here and you will be asked for consent before they are placed. At present, no analytics cookies requiring consent are active on this website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form security. By using our contact form, Google may set cookies on your device. These are governed by Google’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We have no control over these third-party cookies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being set. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our contact form and other features of the website.
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (UK GDPR)
- —Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a functional website and protecting it from spam and fraud. No consent is required.
- —Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) will only be placed with your prior consent in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or change technologies on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
8. More Information
For more information about how we process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For queries, contact us at [email protected].
You can also find guidance on cookies from the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).