Cookie notice
Last updated: 4 August 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and understand how pages are used. For how we handle personal data more broadly, see our privacy notice.
How we use cookies
We use essential cookies to operate the site and remember your cookie choice. Analytics cookies help us see which journal articles and consultation pages are read most often. Analytics cookies are set only if you choose Accept on the cookie banner. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not block browsing, forms, or consultation enquiries.
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| meridiantrust_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies | 1 year (localStorage) | Meridian Trust (first party) |
| mt_session | Maintains basic session integrity for form submissions | Session | Meridian Trust (first party) |
| _mt_analytics | Measures aggregated page views on advice and journal pages (only if accepted) | 6 months | Meridian Trust analytics (first party) |
Managing or disabling cookies
Use the Accept or Reject buttons on our banner on first visit. You can clear site data in your browser to reset the choice. Browser settings also let you block cookies entirely; essential functions such as reading pages will still work, though preference storage may not.
Third-party cookies
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Impact of disabling
Rejecting analytics cookies means we will not measure aggregated reading patterns. The site, enquiry form, and consultation information remain available.