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What cookies we use, why, and how to manage them.
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) on the SecureMyTenancy website. This policy explains exactly which cookies we use, what they do, and how you can control them.
When you first visit our site, we show you a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences individually. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking Manage Cookie Preferences in the footer of any page, or by clearing the smt_consent cookie from your browser settings and revisiting the site.
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the site to operate.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, parts of the site will not work.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token | SecureMyTenancy | Maintains your authenticated session so you remain logged in as you navigate the site. | HTTP Cookie | Session / 30 days |
| __Secure-authjs.session-token | SecureMyTenancy | Secure variant of the session token used on HTTPS connections. | HTTP Cookie (Secure) | Session / 30 days |
| authjs.csrf-token | SecureMyTenancy | Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection token to prevent unauthorised actions. | HTTP Cookie | Session |
| smt_consent | SecureMyTenancy | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on every visit. | HTTP Cookie | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the site experience. Analytics cookies are only set if you have consented.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | HTTP Cookie | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | HTTP Cookie | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | HTTP Cookie | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics. | HTTP Cookie | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. Google may transfer data to servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display relevant advertisements. These are only set with your consent.
Our site may also set cookies from the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud. | stripe.com/gb/privacy |
| Vercel | Web hosting and performance analytics. | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics (analytics cookies only). | policies.google.com/privacy |
In addition to our cookie preference panel, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Browser-specific instructions:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We may also display a new consent banner if the cookies we use change materially.
Questions? Contact us or see our Privacy Policy.