Cookies Policy
Last updated: 9th April 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you use our website, and improve our services. We're transparent about this usage and give you control over non-essential cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Why we need them: Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you've requested cannot be provided.
Can you decline them: No. These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work.
Essential Cookies We Use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| security_token | Protects against security threats | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us identify which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Why we use them: Analytics help us improve our website's usability and content. We use this information to enhance your experience and ensure we're providing relevant information.
Can you decline them: Yes. You can opt out through our cookie preferences or your browser settings.
Analytics Cookies We Use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Why we use them: Preference cookies improve your experience by remembering your settings and choices.
Can you decline them: Yes, but declining may affect website functionality and personalisation.
Preference Cookies We Use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility_settings | Remembers your accessibility preferences | 12 months |
| view_preferences | Remembers your display preferences | 6 months |
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by us, Sunlit Plex, directly. We have full control over these cookies and use them for the purposes described in this policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use limited third-party cookies, primarily for analytics purposes.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us accurately estimate visitor numbers and usage patterns. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit the Google Analytics Cookie Usage documentation.
Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate between pages, preventing the need to log in repeatedly.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits, improving your experience when you return to our site.
How to Control Cookies
Through Our Cookie Preference Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer or by visiting this page.
Your choices are saved and will be respected during future visits from the same device and browser.
Through Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using all features of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you don't want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function optimally. Specifically:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Certain features may be unavailable or work differently
- Your preferences won't be saved between visits
- We won't be able to remember your cookie choices, so the cookie banner may reappear
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect information that can identify you. We treat cookie data as personal data and handle it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.
We don't use cookies to:
- Collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent
- Share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes
- Track your browsing on other websites (except through standard analytics)
Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Preference cookies: Typically 6-12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Consent cookies: 12 months
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through our website or by other appropriate means.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.
More Information
For more information about cookies generally, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.sunlit-plex.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Sunlit Plex Limited
42 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2SE
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]