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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 26 May 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use the site. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage — references to "cookies" in this policy include all such technologies.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Purpose Duration
bq_session Maintains session state during your visit Session
bq_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preference 12 months

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. These are only set with your consent.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and tracks pageviews 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users (short-term) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Used to show you relevant advertising and measure ad campaign performance. These are only set with your consent.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Identifies browsers for Meta Ads remarketing 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Tracks ad click-through from Facebook 2 years
IDE Google Ads (DoubleClick) Tracks conversions and ad performance 13 months
NID, DSID Google Google remarketing and personalisation 6 months
li_sugr, UserMatchHistory LinkedIn LinkedIn Insight Tag for ad attribution 3 months

3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Via our cookie banner

When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or customise your preferences.

Via your browser settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how this website functions. Browser-specific instructions:

Opt out of ad targeting

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: Your Online Choices (EU/UK), DAA Opt-Out (US), or Google Ad Settings.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or remove cookies or as regulations change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].

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