Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This policy applies to all websites operated by Devotomy LTD, including studenthmo.co.uk, validrent.co.uk, section13.co.uk, and landlordpetpolicy.co.uk.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to the website owner. Under UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 — PECR — and UK GDPR), we must tell you about the cookies we use and, where required, obtain your consent before setting them.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for two purposes: to make the service work (strictly necessary), and — with your explicit consent — to understand how visitors use our service (analytics).
3. Cookie categories
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential to provide you with services you have requested. They do not require your consent under PECR because they are necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a service.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit. | 1 year | Devotomy LTD |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention. Set only on payment pages. | 1 year | Stripe |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session state. Set only on payment pages. | 30 minutes | Stripe |
3.2 Analytics cookies (optional — consent required)
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyse how visitors interact with our services. This is only activated if you "Accept all cookies". All data is anonymised and is not used to personally identify you.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| _clck | Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences unique to the site. | 1 year | Microsoft Clarity |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views during a single session. | 1 day | Microsoft Clarity |
| CLID | Identifies the first time Clarity saw the user on any site. | 1 year | Microsoft (.clarity.ms) |
| SM | Anti-CSRF token set by Microsoft. | Session | Microsoft (.clarity.ms) |
4. Managing and withdrawing consent
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage cookie preferences" below. Withdrawing consent for analytics cookies will auto-clear any analytics cookies already set.
You can also block all cookies via your browser settings. Please note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the service from working correctly.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (Stripe, Microsoft) when you use their embedded services on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies:
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We will re-display the consent banner if we add new cookie categories that require your consent.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about the cookies we use, please contact us at hello@validrent.co.uk. You may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how we use cookies.
Devotomy LTDRegistered in England and Wales
Email: hello@validrent.co.uk