Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 April 2026
1. Who We Are
This Cookie Policy is issued by GITES.CO.UK LIMITED (registered company number 10256342). Our registered office is 57 Spyvee Street, Hull, E. Yorks, England, HU8 7JJ. Our ICO Registration Number is: ZA388084.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site so we can improve your experience.
3. How We Use Cookies
Gîtes.co.uk uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and choices
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
4. Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or saved properties.
| Cookie/Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
gites_saved_properties |
Stores your shortlisted/saved properties (localStorage) | Persistent |
gites_shortlist_email |
Remembers if you've saved your shortlist via email (localStorage) | Persistent |
currency |
Remembers your preferred currency display | 1 year |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
4.4 Advertising & Remarketing Cookies
We use advertising cookies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.
| Cookie/Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Conversion tracking — measures when a visitor completes an action (e.g., submitting an enquiry or creating an account) after clicking a Google ad | 90 days |
_gcl_aw |
Google Ads | Stores click information from Google Ads for conversion attribution | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics. Used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads | 3 months |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the click identifier when a user arrives from a Facebook ad | 3 months |
We may use these cookies to build audience segments (e.g., people interested in renting a holiday property, or property owners considering listing their property) so that our advertising is more relevant to you. You can opt out of personalised advertising:
4.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing (owner subscriptions and guest booking payments)
- Google Maps: For displaying property locations
- OpenStreetMap / Leaflet: For interactive map functionality
- Google Fonts: For web typography
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which govern their use of cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept all cookies
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your saved properties shortlist may not persist
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some pages may not display correctly
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data and doesn't expire automatically. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage tracking through the cookie settings described above.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: GITES.CO.UK LIMITED, 57 Spyvee Street, Hull, E. Yorks, HU8 7JJ
10. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
For information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.