Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Oakmere Grosvenor uses cookies on its website to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and help us understand how visitors use our site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve usability, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are read by the website that placed them, or by other websites that recognise the cookie, on subsequent visits.
3. Types of Cookies
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
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First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (oakmeregrosvenor.co.uk).
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Third-party cookies are set by external domains, such as analytics or social media providers.
Session and Persistent Cookies
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Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
Our website uses cookies in line with recognised industry guidance, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) cookie categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not require your consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to improve your experience on our website.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site. This helps us improve performance and usability.
We only use these cookies with your consent.
Targeting or Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of marketing activity, including through social media platforms. These cookies are only used with your explicit consent.
5. How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly
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Improve navigation and usability
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Understand how visitors use our website
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Ensure content is displayed appropriately across devices
Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is used in an aggregated or anonymised form and does not allow us to identify you personally.
Disabling cookies may affect the performance and functionality of the website.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party cookies provided by trusted service providers, such as:
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Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram)
These cookies allow features such as content sharing or help us understand website usage. We do not have access to, or control over, cookies set by third parties, and their use is governed by the relevant third party’s privacy policies.
7. Anonymous and Pseudonymous Data
Most cookie data collected through our website is anonymous. In limited circumstances, pseudonymous data may be used to support website functionality. Where this occurs, such data is stored securely and cannot be directly attributed to you.
For more information on how we protect personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the “Cookie settings” link available on our website.
9. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
Guides for managing cookies in common browsers can be found here:
Further information about cookies is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Oakmere Grosvenor may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The most current version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Oakmere Grosvenor
Email: info@oakmeregrosvenor.com
Address: 34 Princes Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1EQ
