Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 19 February 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device 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.
2. How We Use Cookies
Historic Homes Explorer uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analysing website traffic and user behaviour
- Improving our services and content
- Providing personalised course recommendations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve functionality and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your course preferences and login details.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences | 1 year |
| remember_me | Keeps you logged in | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- Payment Processors: To securely process course payments
- Video Platforms: To deliver course video content
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some features may not function properly
- Course progress may not be saved correctly
- Personalised recommendations may not be available
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@historichomesexplorer.co.uk
Tel: +44 20 7946 8273
Post: Historic Homes Explorer Ltd, 47 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP