Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like:
- • User authentication and session management
- • Shopping basket and booking functionality
- • Security features
These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- • Google Analytics (anonymised data)
- • Page views and navigation patterns
- • Search and booking funnel analysis
You can opt out of these via the cookie consent banner.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience:
- • Remembering your preferences (currency, language)
- • Recently viewed hotels
- • Saved searches
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
- • Stripe: For secure payment processing
- • Google Maps: For hotel location maps
- • Google Analytics: For website analytics (with your consent)
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- • Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner when you first visit to set your preferences.
- • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section for instructions.
- • Clear Cookies: You can clear all cookies from your browser at any time.
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working correctly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@besthotelrates.co.uk