Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on this website for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies — these are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as filling in a form.
• Analytics cookies — these allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
• Functional cookies — these enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_*	Essential	WordPress session management — used when you log in to the website	Session
wp-settings-*	Functional	Stores your WordPress user preferences	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics — used to distinguish users	2 years
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics — used to persist session state	2 years
cookielawinfo-*	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services such as Google Maps or embedded social media content. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Facebook Cookie Policy

Managing Your Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner which allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Us

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

• Email: helpathome@bellviewbelford.co.uk
• Telephone: 01668 219538