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Cookie policy
Last updated 28 September 2026
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) we must ask before storing anything on your device that isn't strictly necessary. We keep this to a minimum: no advertising cookies and no tracking across other websites.
Strictly necessary (always on)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-in session | Keeps you signed in to your membership | Until you sign out |
| sotr_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie choice | Until you clear it |
| Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | Set by Stripe on the checkout form to prevent fraud and process payment securely | Up to 1 year |
Analytics
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga and related) | Measures how the site is used: pages visited, approximate location and device type. Set by Google, and only loaded if you choose "Accept all". | Up to 2 years |
| sotr_sid | A random ID that lets us count visits without identifying you. We store the page, referring site and device type, but never your IP address. Only stored if you accept analytics cookies. | Until you close the browser tab |
Third parties
If you choose "Continue with Google", Google may set its own cookies during sign-in, under Google's privacy policy.
Changing your choice
You can change your mind at any time.