Cookies Policy

Last updated: 27/09/2025

This Cookies Policy explains how and why we use cookies on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use. Please read this policy together with our [Privacy Policy]([insert link]) to understand how we handle your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide useful information to site owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Some cookies are set by us (“first-party cookies”), and some are set by external services we use (“third-party cookies”).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions as intended.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyse how visitors use our site so we can improve performance and content.
Provide relevant marketing and measure the effectiveness of advertising (only with your consent).

We will never use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies, each serving a different purpose:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work correctly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, and access to protected areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Example: Cookies that keep you logged into your account or remember information entered into forms during a session.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and where traffic comes from. The information helps us improve site functionality and user experience.
Example: Google Analytics or Wix Analytics cookies that track visitor numbers and engagement.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies remember the choices you make (such as language preferences or region) to provide a more personalised experience. They can also remember login details so you don’t need to re-enter them every time you visit.
Example: Cookies that store your language settings or remember your region selection.

Advertising & Targeting Cookies (only used with your consent)

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign performance. They may also be used by third-party services such as social media platforms.
Example: Facebook Pixel or Google Ads cookies used to show you tailored adverts on other websites.

Note: We will only use non-essential cookies (Analytics, Functionality, and Advertising) if you provide consent when prompted by our cookie banner.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, or embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos or booking tools). These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they process your data.

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can:

Accept all cookies – to allow full site functionality.
Reject non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will run.
Customise preferences – choose which categories of cookies you consent to.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. The links below explain how to do this in popular browsers:

Google Chrome
Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or how we process your data, please contact us:

The Manse Retreat Ltd
Email: contact@themanseretreat.com
Address: The Manse, 4 Mill Lane, Brigstock, Kettering, Northamptonshire. NN14 3HG