Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Simon Acres Group Ltd (“Simon Acres Group Ltd”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies can help a website operate correctly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website and, where permitted, support analytics and marketing activities.

We may also use technologies similar to cookies, including scripts, tags, pixels, local storage and other technologies that store or access information on your device.

For the purposes of this Policy, we refer to these technologies collectively as “cookies and similar technologies”.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Depending on the circumstances, we may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Make our websites function properly
• Provide security and protect our websites
• Remember preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use our websites
• Measure website performance
• Improve our websites and services
• Analyse website traffic
• Support marketing and advertising activities
• Measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns

We do not use cookies for purposes that are incompatible with those described in this Policy.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate or to provide a service specifically requested by the user.

They may be used for purposes such as:

• Website security
• Session management
• Form functionality
• Navigation
• Cookie consent preferences
• Essential website functionality

These cookies may be used without consent where they fall within an applicable legal exemption.

Functional or Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as preferences or settings, and may improve your experience when returning to the website.

Where consent is required, these cookies will only be used after you have provided it.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites.

For example, they may provide information about:

• Which pages are visited
• How visitors navigate the website
• How long visitors spend on different pages
• Website performance
• General traffic patterns

Analytics cookies are not considered strictly necessary simply because they help us improve the website.

Where consent is required by law, we will obtain consent before using analytics cookies.

Marketing and Advertising Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to support marketing, advertising, audience measurement or campaign effectiveness.

These technologies may allow us or third-party providers to understand interactions with our websites or marketing communications.

Where consent is required, these technologies will not be activated until consent has been obtained.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Technologies

Some cookies are placed directly by Simon Acres Group Ltd.

These are known as first-party cookies.

Other cookies or similar technologies may be placed by third-party service providers whose services we use.

These are known as third-party cookies.

Third-party providers may include providers supporting:

• Website analytics
• Website functionality
• Video or media content
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Social media functionality
• Website security
• Other online services

Where third-party technologies process personal information, the relevant processing will also be subject to applicable data protection requirements.

5. Consent

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

Our consent mechanism is designed to allow you to:

• Accept non-essential cookies
• Refuse non-essential cookies
• Manage your preferences by category
• Change or withdraw your consent

Consent must be a clear and positive action.

Simply continuing to browse our website does not, by itself, constitute consent to non-essential cookies.

Where you refuse or withdraw consent, this will not prevent you from using features of the website that do not depend on those technologies.

6. Changing or Withdrawing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preference mechanism provided on our website.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some website features.

Where consent is withdrawn, we will stop using the relevant technologies where technically and legally required.

7. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may be:

Session cookies

These are generally deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies

These remain on your device for a defined period or until they are deleted.

The duration of individual cookies varies depending on their purpose and the provider responsible for them.

We aim to ensure that cookie durations are appropriate and proportionate to the purpose for which the cookies are used.

8. Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that, alone or in combination with other information, can be considered personal information.

Where this happens, the relevant processing is also subject to our Privacy Notice and applicable data protection law.

We will only process personal information in accordance with an appropriate lawful basis.

9. International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process information collected through cookies or similar technologies outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we will ensure that any transfer of personal information complies with applicable data protection law and that appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

10. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Allow cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed

Browser settings vary, so you should refer to your browser’s own instructions for further information.

Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect certain website functions.

11. Our Use of Third-Party Services

Our websites may contain content, functionality or services supplied by third parties.

Examples may include:

• Analytics providers
• Embedded media
• Social media platforms
• Marketing platforms
• Security services
• Other website technology providers

These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own policies.

Where relevant, we will identify these providers through our cookie consent mechanism or other appropriate privacy information.

12. Keeping Our Cookie Use Under Review

We regularly review the cookies and similar technologies used on our websites.

This helps us ensure that:

• Cookies remain necessary for their stated purposes
• Consent requirements are being followed
• Cookie durations remain appropriate
• Third-party providers remain appropriate
• Our cookie information remains accurate and up to date

We may update this Cookie Policy where our technology, services, legal requirements or cookie use changes.

13. Further Information

For further information about how Simon Acres Group Ltd processes personal information, please see our Privacy Notice.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to contact us regarding privacy matters, please contact:

Simon Acres Group Ltd
Telephone: 0203 701 6660
Email: info@simonacres.co.uk

14. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:

• Our websites
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Third-party providers
• Our services
• Applicable legislation
• Regulatory guidance

The latest version will be published on our website with the date of the latest update.

Last updated: September 2026