Cookie Notice

Last updated: [DD/MM/YYYY]

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others are optional and only used with your consent.

2. The cookies we use

[This table is a starting point. Audit your live site and list the cookies it actually sets, including any from analytics or embedded content, then remove this note.]

Cookie	Type	Purpose	Duration
[Session cookie]	Essential	Keeps the site working as you move between pages	Session
[Consent preference]	Essential	Remembers your cookie choices	[e.g. 12 months]
[Analytics, e.g. _ga]	Analytics	Helps us understand how visitors use the site	[e.g. 2 years]

3. Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or submitting a form.

4. Optional cookies

We use optional cookies only with your consent. These may include analytics cookies that help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. [If you use any advertising, social media or third-party cookies, describe them here.] You can accept or reject these when you first visit, and change your mind at any time.

5. Managing cookies

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time [describe how, for example via a cookie settings link in the footer once your consent tool is in place]. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, though blocking some cookies may affect how the site works. For more information about cookies, see the ICO’s guidance on cookies.

6. Changes to this notice

We may update this cookie notice as our use of cookies changes. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.