Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Essential for security, login, and core website functions. Cannot be disabled.
Functional
Remember your preferences, language, and form details for convenience.
Analytics
Help us understand traffic, popular pages, and improve our website.
Marketing
Used by partners for relevant ads. Only set with your explicit consent.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently, provide a better experience, and supply information to the site owner.
They can be "persistent" (remaining until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function: security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples include session cookies, CSRF protection tokens, and load-balancing cookies.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices (language, region, contact form details) and provide enhanced features.
They may be used for services like video playback or live chat. Information collected is usually anonymised.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand page visits, navigation patterns, and errors. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Cookies used: _ga (2 years), _ga_* (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute).
Marketing Cookies
Set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.
Only set with your explicit consent. Disabling them means less targeted advertising but does not affect website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Third parties such as Google (Analytics & Maps), Facebook (Pixel), and video providers may place cookies on your device through our pages.
We do not control these cookies — please refer to the respective third party's cookie policy for details.
Managing Cookies
Most browsers let you refuse, accept, or delete cookies, and notify you when one is set. Blocking cookies may impact functionality.
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies. Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security. Safari: Preferences → Privacy. Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.
Cookie Consent
A cookie banner will appear on your first visit seeking consent for non-essential cookies. Change preferences any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
Your consent preference is stored in a cookie that expires after 12 months, after which you will be prompted again.
Questions about cookies? Contact our DPO at dpo@sterlingestate.co.uk or call 0800 123 4567.