The Legal Bits
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 22/05/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Mortgage Experts ("we", "us", or "our") use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.themortgageexperts.co.uk. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be either:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser, or
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
Cookies can also be:
- First-party cookies – set by our website, or
- Third-party cookies – set by other domains (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Understand how visitors interact with our site
- Improve performance and user experience
- Deliver relevant content and marketing (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for site operation (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences). Cannot be disabled. |
| Performance & Analytics | Helps us understand visitor behaviour and improve the site. E.g., Google Analytics. |
| Functionality | Enables enhanced features, like remembering preferences or settings. |
| Marketing & Targeting | Used to deliver relevant adverts and track advertising performance. May be set by third-party advertisers. |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can also manage or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. For guidance, visit:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymised usage data
- Meta/Facebook Pixel – to track ad performance and conversions
- YouTube/Vimeo – for embedded videos
These providers may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy and cookie policies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our cookie usage. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date".
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
The Mortgage Experts
3 Regent Street
Rugby
England
CV21 2PE
Telephone:
0333 1883 480