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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 28 June 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — for example, whether you have already accepted our cookie notice. Cookies do not run programmes or carry viruses. They are simply a way for a website to recognise your browser on a subsequent visit.

Most websites use cookies in some form. On the Silverledge site, we use them sparingly — only what is needed to make the site work and (with your permission) to understand how it is being used.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They include your cookie preference setting (stored in localStorage) and any session management required to serve the page. They cannot be turned off.

Examples: cookie consent record, browser session identifier

Analytics Cookies (optional)

These help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and where they arrive from. The data is anonymised and used only to improve our content.

Examples: page view counts, session duration

Marketing Cookies (optional)

These would allow us to show relevant content or measure the reach of any future outreach. Currently we run no paid advertising, so these cookies have no active function on our site — but we list them for transparency.

Examples: ad impression tracking, retargeting identifiers

Preference Cookies (optional)

These remember settings you have applied — such as display preferences or your region — so you do not need to re-enter them on each visit.

Examples: language selection, display settings

Third-Party Cookies

If analytics cookies are accepted, we may use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about site usage. Google Analytics sets its own cookies under Google's privacy framework. We do not use social media tracking pixels or advertising network cookies at present.

You can find out more about how Google handles analytics data at policies.google.com.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session cookies — last only for the duration of your browser session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period. Our cookie preference record persists until you clear your browser storage. Analytics cookies typically expire after 13 months.

Your Cookie Preferences

Use the toggles below to set your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

Preferences saved.

Essential

Required for site functionality

Analytics

Help us understand site usage

Marketing

Used for advertising purposes

Preferences

Remember your display settings

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Select your browser below for instructions.

Google Chrome

1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.

2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.

3. Choose to block all cookies, allow all, or manage exceptions.

4. To delete existing cookies: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → select Cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button (☰) and select Settings.

2. Go to Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.

3. Select your preferred blocking level or manage exceptions.

4. To delete cookies: click "Clear Data" in the same section.

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari → Preferences (or Settings on iOS) → Privacy.

2. Choose "Block all cookies" or manage per-site settings.

3. To delete: Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All.

4. On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) → Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

2. Select Cookies and site data to manage blocking levels.

3. To delete: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Choose what to clear.

On mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found within the browser's main Settings menu under Privacy or Site Settings.

Your Rights

You can withdraw consent to optional cookies at any time using the toggles above.
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
Disabling analytics cookies means we will not receive data about your visit; the site will otherwise function normally.
Disabling all optional cookies will not prevent you from using any part of this website.

For questions about this policy or our use of data more broadly, write to [email protected].