Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Tilbury Properties (“we” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (https://www.tilburyproperties.co.uk/). It outlines what cookies are, which cookies we use and why, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy – please refer to the Privacy Policy for further details on how we handle personal data, including data collected via cookies.

By using our website, you can choose whether to allow certain types of cookies (except strictly necessary cookies, which are always active for the site to function). We are committed to complying with UK laws (UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) regarding cookies and protecting your privacy. You will be given the option to consent to non-essential cookies (like analytics cookies) when you first visit our site, and you can change your preferences at any time.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website ico.org.uk. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can serve many functions: remembering your preferences, allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enabling features (like keeping you logged in), and helping us understand how our site is used.

Cookies may be “session cookies” (which last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Cookies can also be categorised by who sets them: “first-party cookies” are set by our website, whereas “third-party cookies” are set by other domains (for example, by our analytics provider). In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies like pixels or local storage; however, for simplicity, we refer to all these as “cookies” in this policy.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or to information beyond what you voluntarily provide. They also typically do not identify you personally (unless you have logged in or provided personal information on the site, which is not applicable on our site since we have no user accounts). Instead, cookies usually identify your browser or device via a random identifier.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to gather analytics data about our visitors. Specifically, our uses of cookies fall into the following categories:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality. For example, if our site uses a cookie consent banner or any form submissions, necessary cookies remember your choices or input so the site can function as expected. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing or analysis purposes; they are used only to provide the services and features you expressly request. Because the site cannot function properly without these cookies, we do not request your consent to use them – they are deployed by default.

  • Analytics/Performance Cookies: We use Google Analytics (a web analytics service provided by Google) to collect information about how visitors use our site, so we can understand usage patterns and improve our content and services. Google Analytics sets cookies that track information such as how you reached our site, which pages you view, how long you stay, and what you click on gov.uk. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised – for example, we can see total visitor numbers or general usage trends, but these cookies do not reveal your identity. Analytics cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our site and marketing efforts. We do not use analytics cookies to track you across other websites, and we have configured Google Analytics in compliance with privacy best practices (including IP anonymisation). Importantly, we will only set analytics cookies on your device if you have given consent. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to opt in or opt out of Google Analytics cookies. Unless you opt in, these cookies remain inactive.

At this time, we do not use advertising cookies or targeting cookies on our site. We also do not use any cookies for personalised advertising. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your consent as required. Most of the cookies on our site are first-party cookies set by us or by Google on our behalf. In some cases, third-party content or services integrated into our site (such as an embedded map or social media widget) might set additional cookies; however, we currently do not have such integrations on our site. If we add any features that rely on third-party cookies, we will inform you and update our cookie disclosures.

Below is a summary of the key cookies that may be set when you use our site:

  • CookieConsent – a first-party, strictly necessary cookie that remembers your cookie preferences (whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies). This is used so that we don’t keep showing you the cookie consent banner after you’ve made a choice. It contains no personally identifying information. Duration: e.g. 1 year.

  • _ga – a Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a random ID. This helps count how many people visit the site, but it does not identify you personally to us. Duration: 2 years. (Set only if you consent to analytics.)

  • _gid – another Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users, with a shorter lifespan for session-by-session tracking. It helps us see what pages a user visits in a single day. Duration: 24 hours. (Set only if consent given.)

  • _gat – a Google Analytics cookie used to throttle the request rate (limit the collection of data on high-traffic sites). Duration: 1 minute. (Set only if consent given.)

(Note: The exact names and durations of analytics cookies are subject to Google’s current implementation and may change, but we will endeavour to keep this list updated. Also, we may configure different retention periods in Google Analytics settings, but the above are common defaults.)

These cookies and their purposes are consistent with improving site functionality and analytics. We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal data, and we do not cross-link cookie information with any databases of personal information.

Your Cookie Choices and Managing Preferences

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject certain cookies. When you first visit our site, an alert (cookie consent banner) will appear, explaining that we use cookies and giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies). Your preferences will be remembered via a necessary cookie (as described above). If you choose to opt out of analytics cookies, Google Analytics will remain disabled during your browsing.

If you change your mind about your cookie preferences, you can manage them in several ways:

  • Using Our Site’s Cookie Settings: If available, you can adjust your preferences by clicking a “Cookie Settings” link on our website (often found in the footer or within the cookie banner). This will allow you to revisit the consent choices and enable or disable categories of cookies (where applicable).

  • Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to prompt you before accepting a cookie. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. Each browser is different, but you can usually find cookie settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu. For instance, you may disable cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc., through their settings ico.org.uk. Refer to your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Keep in mind that blocking cookies might impact the functionality of websites (for example, if you block all cookies, some sites, including our,s may not work fully as intended).

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on any website (not just ours), Google offers an official Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. By installing this add-on in your browser, it will stop Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visits. This is a global opt-out and can be an effective way to maintain your preference across all sites that use Google Analytics. You can find the add-on and more information on Google’s site.

  • Third-Party Opt-Out Sites: For cookies that involve advertising or tracking across multiple sites (which we currently do not use), websites like YourOnlineChoices.com allow you to set preferences for many advertising networks in one place ico.org.uk. Although we do not use such cookies, this is a general resource for managing online tracking.

Please note that essential cookies cannot be turned off via our site’s preferences because they are needed for basic operation. However, you can still disable them through your browser (though doing so might cause parts of the site to break).

If you clear or delete cookies in your browser, this may remove the cookie that stores your preferences, meaning you may need to set your preferences again upon your next visit to our site.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

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. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last updated” date. For significant changes (for example, if we begin using new categories of cookies), we may also notify you by other means, such as by posting a notice on our site or, if appropriate, contacting you via email. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Your continued use of our website after any updates to this policy will signify your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to any changes, you should adjust your cookie settings accordingly or refrain from using our site.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Tilbury Properties – Website Administrator
Email: info@tilburyproperties.co.uk
Address: 22A Avenue Rd, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8TB, United Kingdom

We will do our best to address your inquiries and provide you with any additional information you may need about our cookies and privacy practices.