How we use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
Last updated: March 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that appear on the page ("third-party cookies"). They can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
David Britton Estates uses cookies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| db_session | Stores your client portal login session (seller, buyer, developer, or customer portal authentication) | Essential | Session |
| db_prefs | Remembers your preferences such as saved search filters and property shortlist | Functionality | 30 days |
| db_chat | Stores your AI Property Concierge conversation history for continuity across pages | Functionality | Session |
| db_cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies | Essential | 12 months |
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use. These include:
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information on how they use cookies.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of this website. In particular, the client portal requires the db_session cookie to function, and disabling it will prevent you from accessing your portal account.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003), you have the right to:
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
David Britton Estates
Unit 3 Mason Court, Gillan Way
Penrith 40 Business Park, CA11 9GR
Phone: 01768 881111
Email: info@davidbrittonestates.co.uk