This Cookie Policy explains how Southern and West Lettings (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice.
1. 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 efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Maintain website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as submitting forms or setting privacy preferences. Because these cookies are essential, they do not require your consent.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how visitors move around the site. This information is aggregated and anonymised. We use Google Analytics (GA4) for this purpose. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you give your consent via our cookie banner.
Functionality cookies (if used)
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as preferences) and provide enhanced functionality. These cookies are only used where applicable and subject to your consent.
4. Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser type
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
IP addresses are anonymised before storage, and the data is used only to improve website performance. Google may process this information on servers outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:
- Using the cookie settings tool on our website
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
6. Third-party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website (such as analytics or embedded content). These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: 20th January 2026