**Cookies Policy for Countryside Cottages Wales**
Effective Date: 26/9/24
This Cookies Policy explains how **Countryside Cottages Wales** (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [https://countrysidecottageswales.co.uk](https://countrysidecottageswales.co.uk). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at **info@countrysidecottageswales.co.uk**.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be either:
– **Session Cookies**: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
– **Persistent Cookies**: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, for example:
– **Essential Cookies**: These are necessary for the operation of our website. Without these, parts of the website may not function properly.
– **Performance and Analytics Cookies**: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
– **Functional Cookies**: These enable our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
– **Targeting or Advertising Cookies**: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here are the specific types of cookies we may use on our website:
– **Google Analytics**: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. This helps us improve the content and structure of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data, such as the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and which pages they visit.
– **Third-Party Cookies**: Our website may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, such as social media platforms, embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos), and payment processors. These third parties may collect and use your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
– **Browser Settings**: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block cookies or receive a notification when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and certain features may not work as intended.
– **Opt-Out Tools**: For cookies related to Google Analytics, you can opt out by using the [Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device to collect information about your browsing habits. These third parties include analytics providers and advertisers who may use the information to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please check the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.
6. Changes to Our Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. By continuing to use our website after changes have been posted, you are agreeing to the revised Cookies Policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
**Countryside Cottages Wales**
Email: **info@countrysidecottageswales.co.uk**
Website: [https://countrysidecottageswales.co.uk](https://countrysidecottageswales.co.uk)
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By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy.