Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2023

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling various website functions.

2. How We Use Cookies

British Heritage Holidays uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Marketing and personalization
• Security and fraud prevention

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session	Session

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
language_preference	Remembers your language choice	1 year
recent_searches	Stores your recent search queries	30 days

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
marketing_id	Tracks user for marketing purposes	1 year
ad_preferences	Stores advertising preferences	6 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• European Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalized content may not be available
• Website performance may be affected

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: