How we use cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance your browsing experience, and provide information to the website owners about how visitors interact with their 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).
At Barroque Estates, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or submitting contact forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and where improvements can be made. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_<container-id> | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example, they may remember your preferred area guide or filter settings when browsing properties.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| property_filter_prefs | Remembers your property search preferences | 30 days |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These include:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification when a new cookie is placed on your device. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.
To manage cookies in your browser, please follow the instructions for your specific browser:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, please disable them in your browser settings or refrain from using our website. We provide a cookie consent banner on your first visit to our site to inform you of our use of cookies.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date at the top of the policy will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@barroque.co.uk
Post: Barroque Estates, PO Box 77563, London, N21 9FR
Phone: +44 (0) 208 146 5656