Cookie Notice

Last updated: 23/10/2025
We use cookies and similar technologies.

Types of cookies

• Strictly necessary – required for the site to work (e.g., security, load balancing). Always on.
• Analytics – help us improve content (e.g., GA4). Off until you consent.
• Affiliate/partner – track when you click out to retailers (e.g., Amazon). Off until you consent.
• Embedded media/social – YouTube/Instagram embeds may set cookies. Off until you consent.

UK rules (PECR) require prior, informed, opt-in consent for non-essential cookies. Consent must be a clear positive action (no pre-ticked boxes; no implied consent). Provide an easy way to withdraw it at any time. ICO+1

How to manage cookies

• Use the “Accept all / Reject non-essential / Set preferences” controls on our banner.
• Change your choices anytime via the “Manage cookies” link in our footer.
• You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

What we set (examples)

• Necessary: wp_* (WordPress), security/anti-spam tokens.
• Analytics (consent): _ga*, _gid (Google Analytics 4).
• Affiliate (consent): Amazon “tracking/redirect” identifiers when you click an affiliate link (we don’t control Amazon’s cookies once you land on their site).