Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences or whether you have accepted this notice — so that it works more smoothly for you the next time you return.

Cookies cannot run programmes or carry viruses. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function correctly and to help site owners understand how their pages are used.

2. Cookies We Use

We use a small number of cookies, grouped below by purpose. Essential cookies are always active. All other cookies are only placed if you give us your permission.

Name	Category	Purpose	Expires
metharak_cookie	Essential	Remembers your cookie consent choice so we don't ask again on every visit	12 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics — used to understand how visitors move through our website in aggregate, with no personal identification	24 months
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics session identifier — distinguishes individual sessions for reporting purposes	24 months
_fbp	Marketing	Meta (Facebook) Pixel — helps us measure the effectiveness of any advertising we run, without identifying you personally	90 days
_uetsid	Marketing	Microsoft Advertising (Bing) — used to understand visits resulting from our advertising	Session

Cookie names and lifespans may change. This table reflects our current configuration.

3. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a small notice at the bottom of the page gives you the option to accept or decline optional cookies. Essential cookies are placed without your consent because they are strictly necessary for the website to work.

You can change your preferences at any time using the panel below. Withdrawing consent will not affect any processing that has already taken place.

4. Manage Your Preferences

Essential Cookies

Always active — required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be switched off.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand which pages are most useful to visitors. Data is aggregated and no individuals are identified.

Marketing Cookies

Allow us to understand the reach of any advertising we run. We use this information to make our advertising more relevant.

Preferences saved.

Your selections are stored locally in your browser. No data is sent to us when you save your preferences here.

5. Cookies Set by Third Parties

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, including Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. These providers have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle information. We encourage you to review those policies if you would like further detail:

6. Browser-Level Controls

In addition to the preference panel above, most browsers give you the ability to manage cookies directly through their settings. You can typically find these options under Privacy or Security in your browser menu.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies through your browser may affect how some websites function, including ours. Essential cookies, in particular, are needed for basic page behaviour.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if our use of cookies changes or if legal requirements evolve. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect when the most recent changes were made. We recommend revisiting this page occasionally so you are always informed.