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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2025
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. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Hotelys Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to personalise your experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hotelys-session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| hotelys-cookies-accepted | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - advertising | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service to understand website usage
- Intercom: Customer messaging platform
- Stripe: Payment processing
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser.
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept or decline.
- Opt-Out Links: For third-party advertising cookies, you can use opt-out mechanisms provided by those services.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the following guides:
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@hotelys.net