How we use cookies on UKPropertyCalculator.co.uk and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
We categorise the cookies on this Site into three groups: Essential, Analytics, and Advertising. The table below lists the specific cookies you may encounter, their purpose, and how long they persist.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Records whether you have accepted or dismissed the cookie consent banner, so it is not shown again on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site—which pages are most popular, how long people spend on each calculator, and where visitors arrive from. This data is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify you personally.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated ID. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4: Maintains session state across page requests. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics: Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to calculate page views for analytics reporting. | 24 hours |
This site does not currently display third-party advertisements and does not set any advertising cookies. If we introduce advertising in future, this policy will be updated to describe the specific cookies set, who sets them, and how to opt out.
You have several options for controlling which cookies are stored on your device:
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example when we add new third-party services or when cookie regulations change. The date at the bottom of this page shows when it was last revised.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us. For broader data protection enquiries, see our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 8 March 2026.