Cookie Policy.
Draft placeholder — this page has not had a legal review. Before publishing, confirm the exact GA4 cookie names/durations once a real Google Analytics property is attached, and have the wording checked alongside the Privacy Policy and Terms.
This site uses a small number of cookies. Some are strictly necessary and are set automatically; others — currently just Google Analytics — are only set if you allow them. You choose what to allow the first time you visit, and can change your mind at any time: use the cookie icon that stays in the bottom-left corner of every page, or the button below.
Strictly Necessary.
These can’t be switched off — the site doesn’t work properly without them, and they don’t require consent under UK/EU cookie law because they're essential to a service you've asked for (staying signed in).
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ral_session | Keeps you signed in to the members’ area. | 30 days |
| ral_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie choice (stored in your browser, not sent to us). | Until you clear it |
Analytics.
Only set if you choose “Accept All” or switch Analytics on in preferences. We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how many people visit, which pages are useful, and where to improve the site. Google Analytics data is not used for advertising and is not linked to your name or email address.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics). | 13 months |
| _ga_<container-id> | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. | 13 months |
Marketing.
Not currently used. This category exists in the preference centre so the site is ready if advertising or remarketing features are added later — nothing is set unless you specifically opt in, and this page will be updated with real cookie names if that changes.
Changing Your Mind.
Use the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of any page, or the “Manage Cookie Preferences” button above, to reopen these settings and change your choice at any time. You can also block or delete cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect how the members’ area works.