Last updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Tessa Lang Property Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.tessalangproperty.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function efficiently, remember your preferences and (with your permission) measure how the site is used.
This page also covers related technologies that work in the same way as cookies — for example, locally-stored values used by our cookie-consent banner and tokens set by anti-bot services on our form pages.
3. The Cookies We Use
We group cookies into four categories. Only strictly-necessary and functional cookies are set without your consent; analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you accept them via our cookie banner.
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to work. They cannot be turned off without breaking core functionality.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent (or similar) | tessalangproperty.co.uk | Remembers your choice in the cookie banner so it doesn't reappear on every page. | 12 months |
| next-auth.session-token / __Secure-next-auth.session-token | tessalangproperty.co.uk | Keeps you signed in if you log into a member account. Only set when you are logged in. | Session / 30 days |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | tessalangproperty.co.uk | Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection on sign-in / sign-out forms. | Session |
3.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable specific features, including security on our contact, valuation, registration and consultation forms.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com (third party) | Google reCAPTCHA v3 anti-bot protection. Set whenever a page with a contact, valuation, registration or consultation form loads. Helps us block automated form abuse. | 6 months |
3.3 Analytics cookies (consent required)
If you accept ‘Analytics’ on our cookie banner, we use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it. We do not use these cookies if you do not consent.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | google-analytics.com (third party) | Distinguishes unique users. Only set after consent. | 13 months |
| _ga_<container-id> | google-analytics.com (third party) | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. Only set after consent. | 13 months |
3.4 Marketing cookies (consent required)
If we run paid social campaigns or remarketing in future and you accept ‘Marketing’ on our cookie banner, third-party platforms (such as Meta / Facebook or Google Ads) may set cookies to measure ad performance. None of these cookies are set unless you consent. We will update this section before any marketing cookies are introduced.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use on the site. We do not control these cookies directly; please refer to the relevant supplier's policy for full detail:
- Google reCAPTCHA — protects our forms from spam and abuse. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms.
- Google Analytics — consent-gated. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps — used to show property locations. Loading the map may set Google cookies for map-state persistence and abuse prevention.
- YouTube — used where we embed video. YouTube may set cookies on play. We use privacy-enhanced embed mode where possible.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:
- On our website — use the “Cookie settings” link in the footer, or clear the choice on our cookie banner, to change which categories you accept. Strictly-necessary and functional cookies cannot be disabled here as the site relies on them.
- In your browser — all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking strictly-necessary cookies may break parts of the site such as sign-in or form submission.
For browser-level guidance see aboutcookies.org.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we introduce new services or change suppliers. Material changes will be highlighted via the cookie banner and the “last updated” date below.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or cookie usage:
Tessa Lang Property Ltd
33 Belsize Lane, at XUL Architecture, London NW3 5AS
Email: info@tessalangproperty.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7352 5386
