What cookies do on this site
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit Westace. It helps the site remember your preferences and recognise you on return visits. Cookies cannot run programmes, deliver viruses or access other files on your computer — they simply store and retrieve information.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us understand how visitors use the portal, which pages are read most often, and where improvements are worth making. You can browse without accepting the optional ones, though certain features may not function as smoothly.
The cookies we set
This portal uses a small number of cookies to keep the site running and to gather anonymous usage data. The table below sets out what is stored and for how long.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, load balancing | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Anonymous traffic statistics, page-view counts | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Language choice, layout settings | Up to 1 year |
Necessary cookies keep the portal secure and allow you to move between pages without losing your place. We cannot switch these off without breaking core functionality.
Analytics cookies count visits and track which sections are popular. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. These require your consent.
Preference cookies remember choices you have made — for example, dismissing a banner or selecting a display option. Also optional.
Third-party scripts and embedded content
When you view embedded content — a video, a map, or a social-media widget — the provider of that content may set its own cookies. We do not control those scripts or the data they collect. The third parties most often present on this portal are analytics platforms and advertising networks.
Each one operates under its own privacy policy. If you want to know what a particular service collects, check the provider's own documentation. Blocking third-party cookies in your browser will prevent most of these from running, though some embedded features may stop working as a result.
Managing cookies in your browser
Every modern browser lets you view, block or delete cookies. The steps vary slightly depending on which one you use.
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
You can block all cookies, allow only first-party ones, or delete stored cookies at the end of each session. Bear in mind that disabling necessary cookies will prevent parts of the site from working properly.
Your consent and what happens if you decline
When you first arrive, a banner asks whether you accept optional cookies. If you click "Accept", analytics and preference cookies are enabled. If you decline, only the necessary ones run.
Declining optional cookies does not break the site — you can still read every page and follow every link. What you lose is the small convenience of having your preferences remembered between visits, and we lose the anonymous usage data that helps us improve the portal. You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings directly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page from time to time as new features are added or third-party services change. The date at the foot of the document shows when it was last revised. Significant changes will be noted at the top of the page for a reasonable period.
Check back occasionally if you want to stay informed about how cookies are used here. We will not reduce your control or expand data collection without updating this policy first.
Contact
Questions about cookies, data protection or anything else on this portal can be sent to [email protected]. We aim to reply within 48 hours.
Last updated: 23 October 2026
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