Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the Falconhurst Holiday Let website (falconhurstbay.co.uk), why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors use our website (with your consent)
- Improve the performance and usability of our site
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or tracking across other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- fh_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you again on every visit. Stored in your browser's localStorage. No expiry (persists until you clear browser data).
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They are only set with your consent.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the site. These cookies collect information anonymously and include:
- _ga — Distinguishes unique visitors. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_[ID] — Maintains session state. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid — Distinguishes unique visitors. Expires after 24 hours.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy Policy.
Analytics cookies are only loaded after you give consent. If you reject analytics cookies, no data is sent to Google.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website contains links to Booking.com. If you visit Booking.com through our links, their website may set its own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies.
We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to:
- Accept All — Enable all cookie categories
- Reject All — Only essential cookies will be used
- Customise — Choose which categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
6. Legal Basis
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Essential cookies are placed under our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. All other cookies require your explicit consent before being set.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: falconhurstbay@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7967686430
Address: Falconhurst, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire
You can also read our full Privacy Policy for more details on how we handle your personal data.