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How we use cookies and similar technologies

What Are Cookies

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).

How We Use Cookies

At Barroque Estates, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and form submissions. Without these cookies, some parts of our website would not function properly.
  • Analytics and performance cookies: These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our website and see how visitors move around the site. This helps us improve the way our website works by ensuring that users can find what they are looking for easily.
  • Functionality and preference cookies: These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise content for you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

Analytics and Performance Cookies

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

Functionality and Preference Cookies

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

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These include:

  • Google Analytics: As described above, we use Google Analytics to track website usage. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • YouTube: Our website may embed YouTube videos for virtual property tours and area guides. YouTube may set cookies on your device when you interact with these embedded videos. You can review YouTube's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Property Portals: When you click through to property listings on Rightmove or Zoopla, those websites may set their own cookies. We have no control over these third-party cookies.

How to Manage Cookies

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:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Consent

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.

Updates to This Policy

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.

Contact Us

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

Barroque Estates

Barroque Estates is a premium UK estate agency specialising in residential sales, lettings, and commercial property across London and the South East. Established 2021.

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