Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how iDrone Property Services uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until they expire or are deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and secure payment processing. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We plan to use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve the website and our services. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Functional / Local Storage
Our booking system uses browser sessionStorage (not cookies) to temporarily store your booking progress as you move through the booking steps. This data exists only within your browser tab and is automatically cleared when you close the tab or complete the booking. It is never sent to our servers or any third party. While sessionStorage is technically not a cookie, we mention it here for full transparency.
Cookies Used on This Website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication session token for logged-in users | Essential | 1 hour |
| sb-refresh-token | Refreshes the authentication session when it expires | Essential | 7 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention and payment security | Essential | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe payment session identifier | Essential | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from functioning correctly, including the ability to log in and make bookings.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
How to Delete Cookies
You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device through your browser settings. The process varies depending on your browser but is usually found under "Privacy" or "History" settings.
Deleting cookies will sign you out of any active sessions and reset any stored preferences. You may need to log in again and re-enter your cookie consent preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we use include:
- Stripe— Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics — Website usage analytics (with your consent)
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@idroneproperty.co.uk
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