This Cookie Policy explains how Being At The Cottage (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.beingatthecottage.com. It also explains how you can control and manage your cookie preferences.
By continuing to browse or use this website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings or cookie preferences to refuse them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be “session” cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
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Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent).
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Analyse how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.
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Provide a more personalised browsing experience.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to sell information to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to work correctly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure login, and cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without them.
Examples:
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WordPress session cookies
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Cookie consent management
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site — such as which pages are visited most often or if they encounter error messages. This helps us improve website performance and usability.
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or region, to provide a more tailored experience.
Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
If we use social media or advertising integrations (e.g., Facebook Pixel or Instagram plugins), these cookies may track your activity to deliver relevant content or ads. You will always be able to accept or decline these through the cookie consent banner.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage cookie categories.
You can change your preferences at any time by:
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Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer (if available), or
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Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.
For detailed guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages or content on our website may include embedded media (for example, YouTube videos, social media feeds, or booking forms). These third-party services may set their own cookies, which we cannot control.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you interact with.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our website practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us via our website contact form or write to:
Being At The Cottage
Laundry Cottage, Llanvapley, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 8SN