Last updated: 1st of April 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Nest Estate Agents uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.nestestateagents.com.
We use cookies to ensure our website works properly, improve your browsing experience, and help us understand how visitors use our site so we can make it more useful.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them in your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – these expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – these stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies – set by our website.
- Third-party cookies – set by other websites or services (for example, Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for our website to function properly — for example, to enable secure login areas or manage your preferences when using our property search tools. Without these cookies, parts of our website may not work correctly.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are popular, how users move through the site, and how we can improve it.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., saved property searches, login details, or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These may be set by us or our advertising partners (for example, Google Ads or Facebook) to show you relevant property listings, promotions, or updates based on your interests.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We sometimes embed content from third-party websites, such as:
- Google Maps (for property locations)
- YouTube or Vimeo (for property videos)
- Social media platforms (for sharing listings)
These providers may set their own cookies, which we do not control. You should check the respective websites for more details on how they use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Consent tools: On your first visit, our website will display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Opt-outs: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Nest Estate Agents
11 The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB
hello@nestestateagents.com
02893 438090