Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Shared Ownership Calculator ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at sharedownership-calculator.co.uk (the "Site").
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Maintain your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and any error messages. This information is used to improve the Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity - persists Clarity user ID | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity - connects page views into a session | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity - identifies first-time users | 1 year |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our advertising partners to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests. They track your browsing activity across websites.
Google AdSense Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense - experiments with advertisement efficiency | 3 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick - personalised advertising | 1 year |
| DSID | Google - remembers signed-in user preferences | 2 weeks |
| NID | Google - stores user preferences | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics. Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity: For website analytics, heatmaps, and session recordings. Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense/DoubleClick: For advertising. How Google uses cookies in advertising
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
Opting Out of Personalised Advertising
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Site to work.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can opt out of tracking using the methods described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.