Cookie Policy

Last updated: [04/09/2025]

This Cookie Policy explains how The Gibraltar Address (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://thegibraltaraddress.com (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how and why data is collected. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1) What are cookies?

1.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use it.

1.2 Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies (expire once you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (remain on your device until deleted or expire automatically)

  • First-party cookies (set directly by our Website)

  • Third-party cookies (set by external providers, e.g., analytics or embedded media)

1.3 We also use similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, local storage) which operate in the same way.

2) Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core Website functionality (security, navigation, load balancing).

  • Remember user preferences (e.g., cookie banner choices).

  • Analyse how visitors use our Website to improve performance and content.

  • Deliver relevant marketing (only with your consent).

  • Support embedded services (e.g., property videos, interactive maps).

3) Types of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., security, navigation, forms).

  • Examples: session cookies to maintain logins, CSRF protection tokens, load balancing cookies.

  • Retention: session-only or up to 12 months.

3.2 Functional / Preference Cookies

  • Remember user settings and improve personalisation.

  • Examples: cookie banner choice, language or display preferences.

  • Retention: typically 6–12 months.

3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

  • Collect anonymous statistics on how visitors use our Website (e.g., which pages are visited, errors encountered).

  • Help us improve usability and site performance.

  • Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), server-side log cookies.

  • Retention: usually 14–26 months depending on provider.

3.4 Marketing / Targeting Cookies

  • Track browsing habits across websites to deliver relevant advertising.

  • Only used with your explicit consent.

  • Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag.

  • Retention: typically 3–12 months.

Third-Party / Embedded Service Cookies

  • Enable external services embedded in our Website (e.g., video players, map services, property tours).

  • These providers may set their own cookies and collect usage data.

  • Examples: YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps, Pannellum 360° viewer.

  • Retention: varies by third-party provider (see their policies).

4) Third-party cookies

4.1 Some features on our Website rely on third-party services (e.g., video hosting, analytics, advertising). These providers may set cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics & Ads (Google LLC) – analytics and remarketing

  • Facebook Pixel / Meta – social media insights and marketing

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag – campaign tracking

  • YouTube / Vimeo – video content delivery

4.2 We do not control these cookies directly. Please review the third parties’ policies for details.

5) Managing cookies and consent

5.1 When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner giving you the choice to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage preferences by category

5.2 You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our Website.

5.3 You can also control cookies at browser level:

  • Block or delete cookies through your browser settings

  • Set alerts when cookies are being used

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

6) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be posted here with a new “last updated” date.

7) Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

The Gibraltar Address
Email: info@thegibraltaraddress.com