Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 October 2026
This policy explains the small files (‘cookies’) and similar browser storage used on everstead-planning.co.uk, including the client portal and admin area.
What we use
| Name | What it does | How long | Consent needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| __dpl | Set by our hosting provider so you see the right version of the website | Short-lived | No - strictly necessary |
| Sign-in token (browser storage, ‘sb-...-auth-token’) | Keeps you signed in to the client portal or admin area | Until you log out or your session ends | No - strictly necessary |
| Scroll position (browser session storage) | Returns you to the same place when you go back a page | Until you close the tab | No - strictly necessary |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Set by Stripe only when you open the card payment form in the client portal, to prevent fraud | 1 year / 30 minutes | No - strictly necessary for secure payment |
| session-id | Lovable’s built-in website statistics: counts page visits so we can improve the site. It does not identify you | Until you close your browser | No - allowed for statistics, but you can object by emailing office@everstead-planning.co.uk |
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Google Fonts: when a page loads, your browser fetches our fonts from Google. Google receives your IP address to deliver them. See section 9 of our Privacy Policy.
Managing cookies: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the ones above, signing in to the portal or paying by card may not work.
Changes: we will update this page if we change the cookies we use.
Contact: office@everstead-planning.co.uk