Last updated: January 2026

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1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how The Southill Estate uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.southillestate.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

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This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

 

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

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Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or

• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

 

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly necessary cookies – These are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off.

• Performance and analytics cookies – These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it (for example, which pages are visited most).

• Functionality cookies – These remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience.

• Marketing cookies (if applicable) – These may be used to deliver relevant content or track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

We will only use non-essential cookies with your consent.

 

4. Types of cookies we use

Cookie type - Purpose

Strictly necessary - Enable core website functionality such as security and accessibility

Analytics - Help us understand website usage and improve performance

Functionality - Remember user preferences and settings

Marketing - Support relevant advertising and content (if used)

 

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our website (for example, analytics providers such as Google Analytics). These third parties have their own privacy and cookies policies, which we do not control.

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6. Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

• Using the cookie settings tool on our website (if available), or

• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website functions.

Helpful links for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

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7. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

 

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

The Southill Estate
Email: enquiries@southillestate.co.uk
Address: The Estate Office, Southill Park, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9LJ