Cookie policy

We use a small number of cookies. This page lists all of them, what they do, and how long they last.

Essential

• ckprefs — stores the cookie choice you made so we stop asking. 12 months. Cannot be switched off, because switching it off is how we would forget your choice.

Analytics (optional)

Set only if you allow them. They count page views and record which site sent you here, with truncated IP addresses. We use this to decide which articles to update. No cross-site tracking, no advertising identifiers. Typical lifetime 13 months.

Personalisation (optional)

Remembers which sections you read most so the homepage can lead with them. Off by default. Typical lifetime 6 months.

Advertising

We do not set advertising cookies, because we do not sell advertising.

Changing your mind

Clear this site's data in your browser and the banner will reappear on your next visit. Browser-level tracking protection and Global Privacy Control signals are respected.