Website PolicyCookie Policy

1. Purpose and scope

In shortThis page explains how our site uses cookies, and works alongside our Privacy Policy.

1.1 This Cookie Policy sets out how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Website”). It applies to all visitors and users (“you”).

1.2 In this Policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Landlord Accounting. A “cookie” is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser at the request of a website.

1.3 This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy. It supplements, and does not limit, your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (“PECR”).

2. Definitions

In shortThe plain meaning of the cookie terms we use below.

2.1 “Essential cookies” are cookies that are strictly necessary to provide the Website and its core functions - for example, security and recording your consent choices.

2.2 “Performance cookies” are cookies used to produce aggregated, anonymised statistics about how the Website is used. We do not currently use these.

2.3 “Preference cookies” are cookies used to remember choices you make - for example, your cookie preferences. We do not currently use these.

2.4 “Third-party cookies” are cookies set by a domain other than our own - for example, a hosting provider.

3. What cookies we use now

In shortOnly the cookies the site needs to work. No analytics, no advertising, no tracking.

In plain terms: at present we use essential cookies only. We do not run analytics, and we do not use any advertising, tracking or profiling cookies. Because we use only essential cookies, no cookie banner is shown.

3.1 We take a privacy-first approach. At present the Website uses only essential cookies - those strictly necessary for the site to work securely.

3.2 We do not use marketing cookies, behavioural advertising, retargeting pixels, or visitor profiling for advertising. We do not currently use performance (analytics) cookies.

3.3 If this changes - for example, if we add website analytics - we will update this Policy first and, where the law requires your consent, show a cookie banner so you can accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are set.

The essential cookies the Website may set are:

We will keep this list up to date. If we ever add a cookie that is not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent first and add it here.

4. Essential cookies in detail

In shortThese keep the site secure and working. You can block them in your browser, but parts of the site may then break.

Essential cookies are required for the Website to function - for example, security controls and recording any consent choices. You cannot switch these off through a consent tool because the site needs them to operate. You may block them in your browser, but if you do, parts of the Website may not work correctly.

5. Third-party cookies

In shortOnly our hosting provider may set a cookie, and only to run the service. No advertisers.

5.1 We limit third-party services to secure hosting infrastructure. Where such a provider sets a cookie, it is necessary for the service to function.

5.2 We do not permit marketing cookies or other technologies for behavioural advertising.

5.3 A hosting provider may process limited technical data (for example, a truncated IP address and a timestamp) strictly for service delivery and security.

6. Lawful basis and consent

In shortEssential cookies need no consent. If we ever add others, we will ask first.

6.1 Under PECR, your consent is required before storing or accessing information on your device, except for strictly necessary (essential) cookies.

6.2 For essential cookies, our lawful basis is legitimate interests (UK GDPR, Article 6(1)(f)) in operating a secure, functional Website, balanced against your rights.

6.3 Should we introduce performance or preference cookies in future, our lawful basis for those will be your consent (UK GDPR, Article 6(1)(a)), which you may withdraw at any time.

7. Managing cookies in your browser

In shortYou can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7.1 You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking, restricting or deleting them. Most browsers also let you set an alert when a site tries to store a cookie.

7.2 If you block essential cookies, some features of the Website may not work correctly. If you delete cookies, any stored preferences will be removed.

8. Data retention

In shortCookies last only as long as needed, and clear when you clear your browser.

Cookies are stored no longer than needed for their purpose. Essential cookies persist only for as long as required to deliver functionality or security, and are removed when you clear your browser.

9. Policy review and updates

In shortWe review this page at least once a year, and whenever our cookie use changes.

9.1 We review this Policy at least once a year, or sooner if our use of cookies changes materially - for example, if we add analytics.

9.2 We update the effective date and version above when changes are made and, where appropriate, give notice on the Website.

10. Important information

In shortWe keep records, not tax advice, and we are not FCA-regulated.

Landlord Accounting provides property bookkeeping and record-keeping support for landlords. We can prepare and file personal Self Assessment returns; we do not file company corporation tax returns or provide tax, legal or regulated financial advice. All information is for bookkeeping purposes only.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, non-essential cookies. Nothing here limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.

11. Contact

In shortHow to reach us with any question about cookies or your data.