Cookies Policy
Policy version: 29 June 2026
1. Introduction
1.1 Please read this Cookies Policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how we use cookies on our platform, accessible at bokora.co.uk (Platform). This policy is provided by Bokora Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 17072794 with registered office at 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE (we, our or us).
1.2 This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, available on the Platform, which sets out how to contact us, what data we collect, how and why we collect, store, use and share personal information generally, your rights in relation to your personal information, and details of how to contact us and supervisory authorities if you have a complaint.
2. What Are Cookies?
2.1 A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your device (e.g. your computer, smartphone or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies help us to recognise you and your device, remember your preferences and past actions, and understand how you use the Platform so we can improve your experience.
2.2 For example, we may monitor how many times you visit the Platform, which pages you go to and your search queries. Some of this data will be aggregated or statistical, which means that we will not be able to identify you individually. For further information on cookies generally, including how to control and manage them, visit the guidance on cookies published by the UK Information Commissioner's Office, www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
3. Consent to Use Cookies and Changing Settings
3.1 We will ask for your consent (via the cookie banner displayed when you first visit the Platform) before placing cookies or similar technologies on your device, except where they are essential for us to provide you with a service that you have requested (e.g. to keep you logged in or to protect the security of a form you submit). Where consent is required, we will refresh your consent at least every 13 months.
3.2 You can withdraw any consent to the use of cookies, or manage any other cookie preferences, at any time using the cookie settings tool available on the Platform, adjusting the sliders or tick boxes as appropriate. It may be necessary to refresh the page for your updated settings to take effect.
4. Our Use of Cookies
4.1 We use the following categories of cookies: essential cookies, which are required for the Platform to function (e.g. keeping you logged in); preference cookies, which remember your settings and search preferences; analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it; and marketing cookies, which are used to show relevant advertisements and are only placed with your consent. The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential / consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Essential (first party) | Keeps you authenticated during your visit | Session | Essential: we will not request your consent before placing this cookie |
| csrf_token | Essential (first party) | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | Essential: we will not request your consent before placing this cookie |
| bokora_prefs | Preference (first party) | Stores your search filters and display preferences | 1 year | Not essential: we will request your consent before placing this cookie |
| _ga | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Web analytics service provided by Google which shows us how visitors use the Platform and how we can enhance their experience; this cookie distinguishes users | 2 years (consent refreshed at least every 13 months) | Not essential: we will request your consent before placing this cookie |
| _ga_* | Analytics (Google Analytics) | Maintains Google Analytics session state | 2 years (consent refreshed at least every 13 months) | Not essential: we will request your consent before placing this cookie |
| Stripe cookies | Essential (third party: Stripe) | Enable secure payment processing and fraud prevention when you pay through the Platform | As set by Stripe; see Stripe’s cookies policy | Essential to process payments you request |
| Marketing cookies | Marketing (third party) | Used to show relevant advertisements. The specific cookies depend on the advertising partners in use from time to time and are listed in the cookie settings tool on the Platform | As listed in the cookie settings tool | Not essential: we will request your consent before placing these cookies |
5. Third Party Cookies
5.1 Some cookies are placed by third party services we use: Stripe (payment processing and fraud prevention) and Google Analytics (usage analytics). We do not control these third party cookies, and you should refer to each provider's cookie policy for details: https://stripe.com/gb/legal/cookies-policy and https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
6. How to Turn Off All Cookies and Consequences of Doing So
6.1 If you do not want to accept any cookies, you can change your browser settings so that cookies (including those which are essential to the services requested) are not accepted. Most browsers allow you to view the cookies that are stored, block all or specific cookies, and delete cookies when you close your browser. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of the Platform. For further information about cookies and how to disable them, visit the ICO's guidance on cookies, www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
7.1 This policy was published on 29 June 2026 and last updated on 29 June 2026. We may change this Cookies Policy from time to time; when we do, any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date, and where the changes are significant we will inform you via the Platform or by email.
8. Contact
8.1 If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@bokora.co.uk.