Ridgestone Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 25th February 2025
Last Updated: 25th February 2025
Website: https://ridge-stone.co.uk/

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ridge Stone, a luxury holiday cottage company, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://ridge-stone.co.uk/) to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and facilitate bookings. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, provide analytical insights, and support seamless interactions, such as remembering your booking preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They include:

  • Managing security and website performance.
  • Enabling core features such as navigating pages and accessing secure areas.
  • Facilitating the booking process through our booking management platform, Guesty.

Without these cookies, certain website functions may not work. These cookies do not require user consent.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance & Tracking)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to track website usage and improve our services. These cookies collect anonymized data about website traffic, pages visited, and user interactions.

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Helps us understand visitor behaviour and optimize the website.
How to Opt-Out: You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner or adjust browser settings.

3.3 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

We use cookies to deliver personalized ads and marketing content based on user interactions:

  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks interactions to optimize marketing campaigns and show relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Google Ads: Used to retarget visitors with relevant ads across Google’s advertising network.

These cookies require your consent and are only activated if you accept them via the cookie banner.

3.4 Functionality & Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to improve your browsing experience:

  • Remembering previous booking selections for a smoother experience.
  • Storing language and currency preferences.
  • Enabling Google Maps to display property locations accurately.

These cookies enhance user experience and can be disabled via browser settings, though doing so may impact website functionality.

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

Upon your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Customize cookie settings through our “Manage Cookies” link at any time.

You can also delete cookies or adjust settings via your browser:

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

6. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us:


Ridgestone
1 Victoria St
Windermere
LA23 1AD
Email: info@ridge-stone.co.uk
Phone: 01539 766632