Last updated: 24 April 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences and measure usage.
2. Cookies we use
Necessary (always on): session, language preference, cookie-consent record. Analytics (with consent): GA4 (_ga, _ga_*) — anonymised IP, expiry 14 months. Marketing: not used.
CookiePurposeExpirySESS… / SSESS…Drupal sessionSessioncookie-agreedStores your consent choice100 days_ga, _ga_*GA4 analytics (anonymised)14 months3. Managing cookies
You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner at the bottom of any page, or by clearing site data in your browser.
4. Third-party cookies
Embedded third-party content (YouTube videos, Twitter timelines) may set their own cookies — we do not control these. We aim to use privacy-preserving embeds where possible.
5. Retention
See the table above for per-cookie expiry. Necessary cookies are removed when you close your browser.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us.
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1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by sites you visit. They help sites remember your preferences and how you got there.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies for session and CSRF protection (always on). Optional analytics (Matomo). Optional embedded media (Vimeo).
3. Analytics
We run Matomo self-hosted by SPREP. IP anonymisation is on; no third-party tracker is loaded unless you opt-in.
4. Third-party cookies
Vimeo (embedded video), Stripe (conference payments), Mailchimp (newsletter), and our map provider may set cookies when you interact with their content. Their privacy policies apply.
5. How to control cookies
- Use the on-site cookie banner to accept/decline categories.
- Configure cookie behaviour in your browser settings.
- We respect Do Not Track signals.
6. Updates
If we change this policy we will publish the updated text here and reset consent for analytics + embedded media categories.