Cookie policy
Last reviewed: April 2026
We use a small number of cookies to run the site and, with your permission, to measure usage and fund the site through advertising. Essential cookies are set whenever you visit. Everything else is only set once you accept on the banner.
Cookies we may set
| Cookie | Set by | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wl-consent | Wiser Times | Essential | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Measures site usage anonymously | 14 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users for a single session | 24 hours |
| NID / __Secure-* | Advertising | Personalises and measures ads | Up to 13 months | |
| awc | Awin | Advertising | Tracks affiliate clicks and commissions | 30 days |
| ubid-acbuk / session-id | Amazon | Advertising | Attributes affiliate sales | Up to 20 years |
Managing your choice
You can withdraw or change your cookie choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies for this site, or by using your browser's privacy controls. Most browsers also allow you to block third-party cookies entirely.
Do Not Track
We treat a Do Not Track browser signal as a request to reject non-essential cookies, even though UK law does not strictly require this.