Cookie Policy
About Cookies
As part of the United Kingdom Data Protection Act of 2018 Chapter 2 “GDPR” we are required to inform you when we use tracking features called 'cookies' on our website.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
"Cookies" are tiny, harmless text files sent to your computer or mobile when you visit a website.
Most websites use cookies, and in our case we use them to understand where visitors are coming from and how they use our website in order for us to constantly improve the website experience. We don't use cookies to track individuals or store sensitive information such as your name, address or credit card details.
Third parties (such as online reservations systems, Google and social media websites) that feature on this website may also use cookies to ensure their features and processes work properly. Please note we are not responsible for cookie usage on these websites and features.
Our website uses third party companies to deliver online services. Their websites may also use cookies to ensure their features and processes work properly. Please note we are not responsible for cookie usage on these websites and features.
Current third parties are:
Reservations systems: https://www.hotelrez.net/
Campaign Monitor: https://www.campaignmonitor.com/
Google mapping http://maps.google.co.uk
Social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com
WHAT TO DO IF YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO US USING COOKIES:
If you do not consent to us using cookies you can restrict or delete them from your browser. To help you change your browsers cookie preferences we have collated some instructions for the most popular browsers.
Click here for details of how to change your privacy preferences (link to Managing cookies content, see below)
Please note if cookies are disabled the online browsing experience "may" be limited.
What cookies do we use?
| Cookie Type | What we use them for |
|---|---|
| _utma | This cookie is what's called a "persistent" cookie, and keeps track of the number of times a visitor has been to the site, when their first visit was, and when their last visit occurred. |
| _utmb | Records when a visitor enters a site, and expires at the end of the session. |
| _utmc | Records when a visitor leaves a site. It expires after 30 minutes if there is no activity. |
| _utmz | Keeps track of where the visitor came from, search criteria, and geographic region they came from. It expires in 6 months. |
| ctst | Used to make sure we can write the 3rd party cookies. |
| stc4101 | This is the third party cookie used to store all the other cookie data in concatenated form. The Cookie's name has the site ID in it. |
| stcs[siteid] | Temporary (session) data used for de duping the main cookie store |
| PREF / NID | Stores preferences for the Google widgets. |
| original_referer / original_referer / k / js / guest_id / _twitter_sess | Cookies that support our third party social media partner Twitter. |
| Session Cookies | Our website uses a number of session cookies which ensure you are remembered as you move between pages. Without a session cookie features such booking engines and shops would not work. |
| Http Only cookies: ASP.NET_SessionId / xid / RefererCookie / store_language |
Used only when transmitting HTTP (or HTTPS) requests these cookies restrict access from other, non-HTTP APIs (such as JavaScript). This restriction mitigates but does not eliminate the threat of session cookie theft.
PATH TO COMPLIANCE
The information on this page is part of the action we are currently taking as we work towards higher levels of compliance. It is our policy to continually improve our privacy levels and will post updates on this page.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you'd like to learn more about cookies and the EU Directive here are some useful links:
www.ico.gov.uk
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org
Managing Cookie Preferences
If you're not sure of the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet:
For PCs: click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option
For Macs: with the browser window open, the browser name is visible to the right of the Apple menu
How to check cookies are enabled on your PC
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select 'Internet options', then click on the 'Privacy' tab
Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or lower, which will enable cookies in your browser
Setting this above Medium will disable cookies
Google Chrome
Click on 'Tools' (the spanner icon) at the top of your browser window and select Options
Click the 'Show advanced settings' at the end of the page, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Mozilla Firefox
Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select Options (if cannot see the Tools menu, press the ALT key on your keyboard)
Then select the Privacy icon
Set Firefox will: to 'Use custom settings for history'
Uncheck Accept third party cookies
Safari
Click on the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Click on 'Privacy', check the option that says Block cookies "From third parties and advertisers"
How to check cookies are enabled on your Mac
Safari on OS X
Click on the 'Safari' menu at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Click on 'Privacy', check the option that says Block cookies "From third parties and advertisers"
Firefox on OS X
Click on the 'Firefox' menu at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Then select the Privacy icon
Set Firefox will: to 'Use custom settings for history'
Uncheck Accept third party cookies
Google Chrome on OS X
Click on 'Tools' (the spanner icon) at the top of your browser window and select Options
Click the 'Show advanced settings' at the end of the page, locate the 'Privacy' section, and select the 'Content settings' button
Now select 'Allow local data to be set'
Opera on OS X
Click on the 'Opera' menu at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option
Click on the 'Advanced' tab and then select 'Cookies' from the list of options
Check "Accept cookies only from the site I visit"
Click the OK button