Last updated: January 2025
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The Option Estates website uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site, and any errors you encounter. The information is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this data to improve the performance and content of our website. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, and to provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or using a live chat feature. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
The following table provides details of the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state |
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising |
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), social media platforms (such as Facebook and Instagram), and property portal integrations. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, and you should refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for further information.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience.
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: