Cookies & browser storage
Last updated: 12 October 2026
This website uses an essential sign-in cookie and, if you allow it, optional storage for visit statistics. Local storage and session storage also store information on your device, even though they are not cookies.
What this website stores
| Name / type | Purpose | Duration | Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| vx_session First-party cookie | Keeps an authorised workspace user signed in. Protected from page scripts and sent over HTTPS. | Up to 12 hours; cleared on sign-out. | Essential for signed-in accounts. Not set merely by viewing public pages. |
| vx_analytics_choice Local storage | Remembers whether you allow or decline optional statistics, together with the time of your choice. | Up to six months, checked on your next page load; or until you clear browser storage. | Stores your preference so we can honour it. |
| vx_analytics_visit Session storage | A random tab identifier and last activity time connect pages and enquiry counts in an allowed visit. | Browser tab session; a new visit begins after 30 minutes of inactivity. | Only used after Allow visit statistics. Cleared when you decline. |
Advertising measurement storage
vx_advertising_choice_v1 in local storage remembers your separate choice for 180 days. vx_campaign_visit_v1 in session storage contains a random identifier, campaign labels and landing page only after advertising measurement is allowed. It expires after 30 minutes without activity and is cleared on withdrawal. Server campaign records and enquiry links are kept for up to 90 days. Advertising measurement is not required to use the website. No advertising pixels or network sharing are enabled.
Changing your choice
Use the button above or Statistics preferences in the footer. Allow and Decline are equally available. Declining stops future optional page-view and click collection in that browser and requests deletion of the current visit record. Changing your choice does not stop you making an enquiry or signing in. Each browser or device has its own choice.
Before you choose, basic page-view totals may be counted without a visit identifier. The totals are used to improve the site; declining stops future page-view and click events. Accepted enquiry counts remain part of our business totals.
Third-party services
The public site does not embed third-party analytics, advertising trackers, maps or videos. External links, including the Building Passport login, take you to other services with their own notices and storage. Your browser can also clear or block storage through its settings; blocking essential cookies can prevent account sign-in.
Read the privacy policy for information about processing, retention, rights and how to contact us.