This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember information between pages, and provide a secure browsing experience.

How we use cookies

We only use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to operate safely and correctly. These cookies cannot be disabled through our website because the services they provide are required for core functionality.

We do not use cookies for:

• Advertising
• Marketing
• Behavioural tracking
• Analytics
• Profiling
• Selling or sharing your personal data

Essential cookies we use

Session Cookie (sessionid)

This cookie keeps you signed in while you use your account and allows the website to remember your authenticated session as you move between pages.

Without this cookie, you would need to sign in again whenever you navigate around the site.

CSRF Protection Cookie (csrftoken)

This security cookie helps protect both you and the website from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. It verifies that requests submitted through forms originate from your browser and are genuine.

Without this cookie, important actions such as signing in, posting content, editing your profile, or changing your password could not be performed securely.

Theme preference (not a cookie)

The forum may store your light/dark theme choice in your browser’s local storage. Although listed here, this is not a cookie and it is only used to remember your display preference on the same device.

Why consent is not requested

Because the cookies we use are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website, they do not require consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

If we introduce optional cookies in the future, such as analytics or advertising cookies, we will update this Cookie Policy and request your consent before placing them on your device.

Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling our essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly, including signing in, maintaining your session, and submitting forms securely.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact details provided elsewhere on this website.