Cookie Policy

Cookies in brief

This guide uses a small number of cookies. Here is what each type does and how long it lasts.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites save onto your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a site. They work by storing little bits of information about your activity or preferences, which the website can read later. They act as a memory aid for the site and help the browser remember that you have visited before or remember settings you have chosen, such as language or layout preferences. These files cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device; they are simply data files that communicate between your browser and our servers.

How we use cookies

On this site, we use cookies to ensure that your experience is as straightforward as possible. Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function; without them, certain parts of our pages might not display properly or work as expected. We also use analytics cookies to measure traffic and see which parts of our guides are most popular, which helps us decide what content to improve or write next. Finally, affiliate tracking cookies are used to note when a visitor clicks through to an external destination from our site. These cookies let the destination site know that you arrived from our guide, which is how we generate the revenue needed to keep this resource updated and free to use.

Managing cookies in your browser

You are in full control of the cookies stored on your device. Most modern web browsers allow you to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies whenever you close your browser. You can usually find these settings in the ‘Privacy’ or ‘Security’ tab of your browser’s menu. Please be aware that if you choose to block all cookies, including essential ones, some parts of this site may become unavailable or fail to load correctly. If you wish to clear existing cookies, you can do this through your browser’s history or clear data settings at any time.

Changes to this policy

From time to time, we may update our use of cookies to reflect changes in our site features or technical requirements. We will always list the types of cookies we use in the table at the top of this page so you can stay informed. If we implement a significant change to how we track or store data via these files, we will update this text to ensure you have the latest information.