Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, enhance your experience, and gather analytics.
Cookies may be:
First-party: set by our website.
Third-party: set by external providers (e.g. Google Analytics).
They may also be:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.
2. What Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled. |
| Performance / Analytics | Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics). Helps improve functionality and content. |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences (e.g. language, location). |
| Targeting / Advertising | May be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant adverts on other sites. Only set if you accept them. |
3. Cookies We May Use
Below is a sample list (actual cookies depend on integrations on the site):
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Track website usage statistics | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
cookieConsent | Halstead Homes | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
_fbp | Facebook (if used) | Deliver targeted ads | 3 months | Advertising |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies via:
On Our Website
Our cookie banner lets you accept or reject different categories of cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time via a [Cookie Settings] link (usually found in the website footer).
In Your Browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. The following links explain how:
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on our site (e.g. embedded videos, maps, ad services). We don’t control them, and they are subject to the third party’s cookie policies.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” above. Material changes may also be communicated via a notice on our website.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our cookie use, contact us at:
📧 lauren@halsteadhomes.co.uk
