Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardenstown Holiday Cottages By The Sea (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.gardenstowncottagesbythesea.co.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

This policy complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable laws in Scotland.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure access to areas of the website.

• These cookies do not require consent.
• Disabling them may cause parts of the site not to work.

Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site.

• This information is collected in an anonymous and aggregated form.
• We use this data to improve website performance and usability.
• These cookies are only placed with your consent.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics or similar tools

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to provide a more personalised experience.

• These cookies are optional and require your consent.

Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements or to link to third-party booking platforms such as Bookster, Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo.

• These cookies may track your browsing behaviour across websites.
• We do not control third-party cookies.
• These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

4. How You Manage Cookies

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage cookie preferences

You may change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.

Browser Settings

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Helpful links:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and Scots law:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interests.
• Analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies are used only with your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or technology. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Gardenstown Holiday Cottages By The Sea
Email: marshallwalkerfarms@gmail.com