Cookies Notice

Last updated: 23 May 2026

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner.

2. What we use

This website uses a small number of cookies and similar technologies, none of which are used for advertising. Specifically:

• Strictly necessary: a session cookie used only during the booking flow to keep your selections together between pages and to verify the result of a Stripe payment. This cookie is essential and does not require consent.
• Analytics (Plausible): we use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first tool that collects no personal data and sets no cookies. It counts visits and page views in aggregate only. You can read their data policy at plausible.io/privacy.
• Analytics (Google Analytics 4): we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors find and use the site. Google Analytics sets cookies (including _ga and _ga_XXXXXXX) that persist for up to 2 years. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Local storage: we use your browser's local storage (not technically a cookie, but similar) to remember the minimum-night settings configured in the host admin dashboard and to keep you logged into the dashboard during your session. This data never leaves your device.

3. What we do not use

We do not use advertising pixels, retargeting tags, or any social media tracking.

4. Third-party cookies

When you reach the Stripe Checkout page, Stripe may set its own cookies for fraud prevention and payment security. These are governed by Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

5. Managing cookies

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect the booking flow.

6. Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy can be sent to bookings@cumbriancoastcottages.co.uk.