Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

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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, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, to understand how the site is being used, and to remember your preferences. The specific cookies we use fall into the categories below.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Example Cookies

session_id
Maintains user session state
Duration: Session
cookie_consent
Records your cookie preferences
Duration: 1 year

Performance & Analytics

Requires Consent

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.

Example Cookies

_ga
Google Analytics: distinguishes users
Duration: 2 years
_gid
Google Analytics: distinguishes users
Duration: 24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics: throttles request rate
Duration: 1 minute

Functional

Requires Consent

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Example Cookies

preferred_contact
Remembers your contact preferences
Duration: 6 months
property_search
Saves your property search filters
Duration: 30 days

Marketing

Not Currently Used

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. We do not currently use marketing cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and services
  • Google Maps: To display interactive maps showing our service areas and office location

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@amhurstlettings.co.uk.