Effective date: 30 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Seed Estates (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.seedestates.co.uk (the “Website”).
It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and what choices you have in relation to them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve security, and in some cases collect information about how a website is used. The ICO says organisations must tell people if they set cookies and clearly explain what the cookies do and why they are used.
2. Why we use cookies
We currently use cookies for limited website purposes, including:
- enabling core website functionality
- helping the website operate securely
- remembering basic user preferences where applicable
At present, we do not use website analytics cookies or advertising or marketing cookies on the Website.
If this changes in future, we will update this Cookie Policy and our cookie settings accordingly before introducing any non-essential cookies.
3. Types of cookies we may use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are used to make the Website function properly and to provide services requested by the user. This can include cookies needed for page navigation, basic site functionality, security, or form handling.
The ICO says there is an exception to consent for cookies that are essential to provide an online service requested by the user. Updated ICO guidance also explains that some cookies may fall within exceptions where the intrusion on privacy is limited.
Preference cookies
These cookies may be used to remember settings or choices you make on the Website.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, we will only use them where permitted under the applicable rules or where any required consent has been obtained.
Analytics cookies
We do not currently use analytics cookies.
If we introduce analytics tools in future, we will update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent before using those cookies.
Marketing cookies
We do not currently use marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies.
If this changes in future, we will update this policy and obtain any required consent before such cookies are placed on your device.
4. Legal basis for using cookies
Where cookies are strictly necessary or otherwise fall within an applicable legal exception, we may use them without asking for consent.
Where cookies are not exempt, we will ask for your consent before placing them on your device. The ICO says consent for non-essential cookies must be actively and clearly given.
5. Managing your cookie choices
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- view what cookies are stored
- block all cookies
- block specific cookies
- delete cookies already stored on your device
Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of the Website may not work properly.
When our cookie banner is fully activated, you will also be able to manage your cookie preferences directly through the Website.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, our website functionality, or the technologies we use.
Any updates will be posted on this page and the effective date at the top of this policy will be revised.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we use cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
Email: abi@seedestates.co.uk