Last updated: [8th April 2025]
This Cookie Policy explains how Strawbury Stays (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [www.strawburystays.co.uk] (the “Website”).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you browse websites. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
(a). Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, features like accessing secure areas, submitting booking forms, or logging in to a guest dashboard wouldn’t work.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain state across pages
- Cookies to remember selected apartments or availability status
(b). Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site – such as which listings are most viewed or which pages are most popular. This data is always anonymous and helps us enhance your user experience.
Tools we may use include:
- Google Analytics (for website traffic and interaction insights)
- Email Automation Tool (for sending newsletters and insights)
- Meta & Google Ads (for marketing)
(c). Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as your language or location, so that we can personalise your browsing experience without requiring you to re-enter information.
Examples:
- Remembering recent searches or filtered apartment listings
- Retaining currency/language preferences for international visitors
(d). Third-Party Platform Cookies
Since we link to and integrate with platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and others, cookies from these services may be set on your device when you view certain listings or interact with embedded features.
Examples:
- Viewing availability calendars sourced from third-party booking platforms
- Redirecting to a third-party platform to complete a booking
- We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third-party platforms, as they manage cookies and data independently of us.
3. We Do Not Use Advertising Cookies
Strawbury Stays does not currently serve targeted advertisements or use cookies for marketing or retargeting purposes. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
4. Managing Cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience and some site features may not function properly.
To manage cookies:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please get in touch:
Email: info@strawburystays.co.uk
Website: [www.strawburystays.co.uk]
Address: Strawbury Stays Ltd. of 141 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND
