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Cookie Policy
This policy explains how RMEST Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on rmest.co.uk in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR.
Last updated: 1 January 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit — such as language preference, login state, or items in a shortlist. We also use similar technologies including local storage, pixels and SDKs; references to "cookies" in this policy include these.
Categories we use
Strictly Necessary
Enable core functionality such as authentication, security tokens, and load balancing. The site cannot function without these.
Functional
Remember your preferences — saved searches, currency, region and property shortlists.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use rmest.co.uk so we can improve content and performance.
Marketing
Used by RMEST and partners to show relevant property advertising on other websites.
Cookies in use
| Name | Provider | Type | Expiry | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rmest_session | RMEST | Necessary | Session | Maintains your authenticated session. |
| rmest_csrf | RMEST | Necessary | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery. |
| rmest_prefs | RMEST | Functional | 12 months | Stores currency, region and saved-search preferences. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | 24 months | Distinguishes users and sessions for aggregated reporting. |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Identifies unique visits per day. |
| hjid, _hjSession* | Hotjar | Analytics | 12 months | Anonymised heatmaps and session recordings (PII masked). |
| fr, _fbp | Meta | Marketing | 3 months | Delivers RMEST property ads on Facebook and Instagram. |
| IDE, test_cookie | Google Ads | Marketing | 13 months | Measures ad conversions and delivers relevant campaigns. |
| li_sugr, bcookie | Marketing | 3 months | Targets commercial and investor audiences on LinkedIn. |
Managing your preferences
When you first visit rmest.co.uk we present a consent banner allowing you to accept all, reject non-essential, or configure by category. You can change your choices at any time using the "Cookie preferences" link in our footer. You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser settings:
Third-party services
Some pages embed content from third parties (Google Maps, YouTube property tours, Rightmove widgets). These providers may set their own cookies and are governed by their own privacy policies. We disable non-essential third-party embeds until you accept the relevant cookie category.
Do Not Track
We respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Browsers sending a GPC or "Do Not Sell or Share" signal are treated as having opted out of marketing cookies.
Update your preferences
Change cookie settings at any time — no account required. Contact us at privacy@rmest.co.uk for questions.