What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored by a browser. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage. They help a site remember choices, keep basic functions working and understand how pages are used. Some cookies are necessary for a site to operate. Others are optional and depend on consent.
Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Stores security, consent and site-operation choices, including the cookie banner decision in local storage. | Always active because the site needs them to remember basic choices and provide requested pages. |
| Analytics | Measures page use, navigation paths and technical performance when analytics settings and consent allow it. | Optional. You can accept or reject through the banner and your browser controls. |
| Functional | Remembers preferences such as interface choices where such features are offered. | Optional unless a setting is strictly necessary for a requested function. |
Cookie banner choices
The banner provides three actions: accept all, reject non-essential and preferences. Accept all allows optional analytics and functional storage. Reject non-essential limits storage to essential purposes. Preferences opens an in-banner panel explaining the categories. Your choice is stored so the banner does not need to ask on every page.
Analytics setting
The site is configured to respect consent for analytics cookies. Analytics cookies, where used, help understand broad page behaviour rather than identify a named visitor. They can support maintenance decisions such as which pages are difficult to use or where technical errors occur. Analytics storage is not required to read the lighthouse guides.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can delete cookies, block cookies or set site-by-site permissions in your browser. The controls are usually found in privacy or security settings. Blocking all cookies may affect saved choices, including the cookie banner setting. Clearing storage will usually cause the banner to appear again because the stored choice has been removed.
Third-party cookies
Some service providers may set cookies if embedded or connected features are used. The site avoids unnecessary embeds, but hosting, security or analytics services may involve third-party processing. Those providers have their own policies and controls. Where consent is required, optional cookies should not be placed until consent has been given.
Changes and contact
This policy may be updated when storage practices, features or legal requirements change. For questions about cookies or privacy, contact [email protected]. You can also review the privacy policy for wider information about personal data, processors and retention.