Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This helps improve your browsing experience and enables certain features to work properly.
2. How We Use Cookies
Lynton Mortgages uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core website features and security
- Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- User preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lynton_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
- Adjusting your browser settings (see below)
5. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help you understand your options:
Please note: If you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies:
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Rob Gillespie
Lynton Mortgages
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07355 828203
