Cookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar storage this website uses, and how you can control them.
What cookies and local storage are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser. Local storage works in a similar way but stays on your device and isn't sent to a server automatically. Both can remember your choices or help us understand how the site is used.
How we use them
On your first visit, nothing except your cookie choice is stored. Analytics only runs if you click Accept. If you click Reject, or don't choose, no tracking cookies are set.
Strictly necessary
| Cookie / storage name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
direct-vehicle-cookie-consent | Direct Vehicle (this website) | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies, and when | Local storage, necessary | 12 months, then we ask again |
Analytics (only with your consent)
| Cookie / storage name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_clck | Microsoft Clarity | Keeps a user ID and preferences so visits can be grouped | First-party, analytics | 1 year |
_clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views into one session recording | First-party, analytics | 1 day |
CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies the first time Clarity saw this user | Third-party, analytics | 1 year |
ANONCHK | Microsoft | Indicates whether MUID is passed to ANID | Third-party, analytics | 10 minutes |
MR | Microsoft | Indicates whether to refresh MUID | Third-party, analytics | 7 days |
MUID | Microsoft | Identifies unique browsers visiting Microsoft sites | Third-party, analytics | 1 year |
SM | Microsoft Clarity | Synchronises the MUID across Microsoft domains | Third-party, analytics | Session |
We use Microsoft Clarity to see how visitors use the site (pages viewed, clicks, scrolling and heatmaps) so we can improve it. Clarity is set to analytics only, with advertising storage denied. Read Microsoft's privacy statement.
We don't use advertising or marketing cookies.
Changing your choice
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time with , also in the footer of every page.
Clearing or blocking cookies in your browser
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may stop some parts of websites working.
- Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Third-party cookies, or Delete browsing data
- Safari (Mac): Settings › Privacy › Manage Website Data
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings › Apps › Safari › Clear History and Website Data
- Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
For more help, visit the ICO's guide to cookies.
Questions? Contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. See also our Privacy Policy.