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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 September 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Brixton Broker (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users, provide essential functionality, and help us improve your browsing experience. This policy sets out what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

  1. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website works properly (essential cookies).
  • Improve performance and user experience.
  • Understand how visitors use our website through analytics.
  • Remember your preferences where applicable.
  1. Types of Cookies We Use
  • Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting preferences.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies
    These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve performance. For example, we may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Data is collected in a way that does not directly identify you.
  • Functionality Cookies
    These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
  1. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services, such as Google Analytics. These help us analyse traffic and improve our services. Any third-party cookies are subject to the provider’s privacy and cookie policies.

  1. Cookie Table

Below are examples of cookies that may be used on this website:

Cookie Name

Purpose

Expiry

Type

PHPSESSID

Maintains user session

End of session

Essential

_ga

Google Analytics – tracks usage of the website

2 years

Analytics

_gid

Google Analytics – distinguishes users

24 hours

Analytics

_gat

Google Analytics – throttles request rate

1 minute

Analytics

(This list may be updated as we add or remove cookies.)

  1. Consent and Control

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear asking you to consent to non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Manage your preferences.

You can also adjust your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

  1. Legal Basis

The use of essential cookies is based on our legitimate interests in operating the site. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are used only where you have given consent, in line with the UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

  1. Contact

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

The Brixton Broker
Telephone: 0203 442 1175
Email: info@thebrixtonbroker.co.uk