Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently and improve the user experience, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
The table below explains the cookies we use and why.
Cookie | Name | Purpose |
Session Cookie | session_id | This cookie is used to remember a user’s preferences where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie. |
Chat Session | If_chat_session | This cookie allows the user to interact with the chat bot for navigation around the website. |
Token | _csrf | This is a security related measure to stop posting of forms and data ( cross site request forgery ), and ultimately prevents malicious data requests. |
HMK | _ga
| These cookies allow the user to use the website and allow the website to remember their cookie consent for next time. |
_gcl_au | This is a Google-related cookie is a marketing cookie used to track user behaviour or advertising purposes. | |
Lead Forensics | _cf_bm __zlcmid _gcl_au osid | These cookies allow for bot management, identifying and managing automated traffic and protecting the site from bots. These cookies also recognise business-to-business companies visiting the website (not an individuals or personal data). |
guest_id guest_id_ads guest_id_marketing personalization_id | We use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social networks in various ways. For these to work X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Meta (Facebook) will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their network or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes which will be outlined in their respective privacy policies. | |
bcookie Li_gc lidc | We use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social networks in various ways. For these to work X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Meta (Facebook) will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their network or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes which will be outlined in their respective privacy policies. | |
Meta | _fdp
| We use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social networks in various ways. For these to work X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Meta (Facebook) will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their network or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes which will be outlined in their respective privacy policies. |
All recent versions of popular browsers give users a level of control over cookies. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage your cookies on popular browsers:
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites please visit Google to change your settings.
Last Updated:30.09.25
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