Cookie Policy.
What cookies we use, why, and how to control them.
Last updated: January 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners.
This policy explains what cookies we use on the Mortgage Advisory Network website, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| man_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't ask you again | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information helps us improve the site. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is not used to personally identify you.
Cookies we do not use
We do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cookies that track your behaviour across other websites
Managing your cookie preferences
Using our cookie banner
When you first visit our site, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can choose to accept all cookies or essential cookies only. Your preference is saved for 12 months.
You can reset your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage data for this site, which will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
Browser controls
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. The method varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that disabling all cookies may affect how this and other websites function.
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes in legislation. The current version will always be available on this page.
More information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.