Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar functions to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

Dusk-Lit Properties uses cookies for several purposes:

• Making our website function properly
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Improving our services and user experience
• Providing relevant content and advertisements
• Ensuring website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences
• Load balancing cookies

Purpose: Enable basic website functionality
Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website operation

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. They include:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page visit tracking
• User journey analysis
• Site performance monitoring

Purpose: Website analytics and improvement
Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal Basis: Consent

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They include:

• Language preferences
• Display preferences
• Form data retention
• User interface customisation

Purpose: Enhanced user experience
Duration: Up to 1 year
Legal Basis: Consent

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They include:

• Social media tracking pixels
• Advertising network cookies
• Remarketing cookies
• Campaign attribution cookies

Purpose: Personalised advertising and marketing
Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal Basis: Consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

More information: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

We use social media widgets and pixels from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for social sharing and advertising purposes.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services for website functionality, analytics, or marketing. Each service has its own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
• Using your browser's cookie settings
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

6.1 Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

6.3 Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

6.4 Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and stored data

For mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found in the privacy or security sections of your browser's settings menu.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information on repeat visits
• Less personalised experience
• Difficulty accessing certain features
• Issues with form submissions

8. Cookie Retention Periods

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data, including:

• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• The right to access information about cookies we use
• The right to object to processing for direct marketing
• The right to request deletion of personal data

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

12. Cookie Preference Centre

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Preference Centre: