Last updated: April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner.
Cookies are not harmful — they cannot install software, access your files, or carry viruses.
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function. Without them, the site would not work properly. We do not need your consent to use essential cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN |
Protects against cross-site request forgery (security) | Session |
laravel_session |
Manages your browsing session | 2 hours |
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve the content and user experience. Analytics cookies collect anonymous data — they do not identify you personally.
These cookies are only set if you consent to analytics cookies through our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
Advertising cookies
When advertising is enabled on the site, Google AdSense may set cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history across different websites. These cookies are managed by Google, not by us.
These cookies are only set if you consent to advertising cookies through our cookie banner.
Common advertising cookies include those from doubleclick.net and googlesyndication.com. For a full list, see Google's cookie policy.
How to manage cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Through our cookie banner
When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or only essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of the page.
Through your browser settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. The steps vary depending on your browser:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
More information
For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
For details on how Google uses cookies, see Google's cookie policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us or email hello@thesocialtenant.co.uk.