Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices.
Last Updated: 31 January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Think of cookies like a memory for the website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience on future visits.
First-Party Cookies
Set by our website directly. Only we can read them.
Third-party services
No third-party analytics or marketing scripts are installed.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- •Session cookies to keep you logged in
- •Security cookies to protect against fraud
- •Load balancing cookies
- •Cookie consent preferences
First-party analytics
OptionalFHBG counts allowlisted events without analytics cookies or user/session identifiers.
Examples:
- •Records event type, URL path, source, and intent only
- •Does not record URL query strings, user IDs, session IDs, request headers, or free-form metadata
- •No third-party analytics or marketing scripts are installed
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
Examples:
- •Remembering your calculator inputs
- •Saving your checklist progress
- •Language preferences
- •Dark/light mode preferences
Marketing cookies (not active)
OptionalFHBG does not currently use advertising, retargeting, or marketing cookies.
Examples:
- •No advertising pixels are installed
- •No retargeting cookies are set
- •No marketing platform receives browsing data
How We Use Cookies
Essential Operations
Some cookies are essential for our website to function. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
First-party measurement
FHBG records allowlisted event counts, pathnames, and constrained source/intent labels without analytics cookies, user IDs, session IDs, request headers, or free-form metadata.
Functionality
These cookies remember your preferences and settings. For example, if you save your progress on our checklist or use our calculators, cookies help us remember your inputs for your next visit.
Marketing
FHBG does not currently set advertising, retargeting, or marketing cookies.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fhbg_checklist | First Home Buyers Guide | Browser storage for checklist progress; not an analytics cookie | Until cleared |
| theme | First Home Buyers Guide | Browser storage for display preference; not an analytics cookie | Until cleared |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies are placed on your device. Here are your options:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you\'ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences for each cookie type
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Receive notifications when a cookie is being set
Measurement and marketing status
First-party event counts
FHBG uses non-identifying first-party event counts to understand which pages, packs, and forms are useful. Stored fields are limited to:
- Allowlisted event type
- URL pathname without query parameters
- Constrained source and intent labels
No third-party analytics or marketing scripts are installed. FHBG does not track identified sessions or store request headers in analytics.
Advertising status
No advertising pixels, retargeting tags, or marketing platform scripts are installed.
How Long Cookies Last
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help our website function during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (from a few hours to several years) or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through a notice on our website or by email (if you have provided your email address).
The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.