Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes including:
- To enable certain functions of the website
- To provide analytics
- To store your preferences
- To enable advertisement delivery, including behavioural advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submission. The website cannot function without these cookies.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Authentication session (httpOnly) | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and recently viewed items. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| recentlyViewed | Stores your recently viewed listings | 30 days |
| theme_preference | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - identifies user sessions | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are typically set by advertising partners.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions from Facebook ads | 3 months |
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are usually found in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. The following links may be helpful:
5. Third-Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site.
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors engage with our website.Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Used for secure payment processing.Stripe Privacy Policy
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, you have rights related to your personal data, including data collected through cookies:
- Right to be informed - about how we use cookies (this policy)
- Right of access - to the personal data we hold about you
- Right to erasure - to request deletion of your data
- Right to withdraw consent - you can change your cookie preferences at any time
For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@discoveressex.co.uk
Or visit our Contact Us page.
