Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot be used to access your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
Landlord Handbook uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, and — with your consent — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to serve third-party advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or managing your subscription. Without these cookies, the service cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| subscription_tier | Remembers your subscription level to show correct content | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| saved_items | Remembers items you have saved for quick access | 30 days |
| ui_preferences | Stores display preferences such as selected filters | Session |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the website — which pages are most visited, how long users spend on each page, and where visitors come from. This helps us improve the service. These cookies collect data in an aggregated, anonymised form.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them via the cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time — see Section 5 below.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the third party's own privacy and cookie policies:
- Stripe: Used during the payment checkout process. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Used for anonymised website analytics (with consent). See Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Landlord Handbook, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only strictly necessary cookies
- Customise your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-display the consent banner.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this will affect website functionality)
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your preferences using the cookie banner or your browser settings as described above.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.landlordhandbook.co.uk