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Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
- Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing: To show you relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without seriously affecting the functionality of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session during your visit | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| language_preference | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | Tracks conversions and enables retargeting | 90 days |
| Google Ads | Tracks ad performance and conversions | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website anonymously and report website trends.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4.2 Social Media
Our website includes social media buttons and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with these features.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
- Performance cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
- Functionality cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
7. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may contain personal data. We handle all cookie data in accordance with ourPrivacy Policyand applicable data protection laws.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@thehmomortgagebroker.co.uk
Phone: 0203 970 4113
Address: THMOMB Ltd, [Your Address]
10. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them: