Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: December 2024

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 website owners. Cookies help us improve your experience on our website and allow certain features to function properly.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. This helps us improve how our website works.
Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices you make on the website.
Marketing Cookies: These may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Session Cookie Purpose: Maintains your session while browsing the website Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)

Performance Cookies

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Purpose: Helps us understand how visitors use our website
Duration: _ga: 2 years, _gid: 24 hours

Functional Cookies

Preference Cookie
Purpose: Remembers your preferences and settings
Duration: 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from the following services:

Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
Google Maps: To display property locations on our website
Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms may set cookies when you interact with social sharing features
Property Portals: When viewing property listings that link to external portals like Rightmove or Zoopla

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can:

Delete all cookies from your browser
Block all cookies from being set
Allow only first-party cookies
Browse in “private” or “incognito” mode
Install browser add-ons to selectively block cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function as intended.

6. Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Wainwright & Edwards
115b Church Road, Tarleton, Preston Lancashire PR4 6UP
Email: info@wainwrightandedwards.co.uk
Phone: 01772 814863