Cookie Policy
Effective date: 22 October 2026
Last updated: 22 October 2026
1. Introduction
At Rustica Retreat, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how our website uses cookies.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them and how you can manage them when visiting our website at https://rusticaretreat.co.uk.
For further information about how we collect, use and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them.
They help websites function correctly, remember certain preferences and provide a smooth and secure browsing experience.
Some cookies are essential for a website to operate, while others may be used for analytics, advertising or additional features.
3. How We Use Cookies
Rustica Retreat currently uses cookies to support the basic functionality of our website, maintain website sessions and remember cookie preferences.
Our latest CookieYes scan, completed on 22 October 2026, identified three cookies, all provisionally classified as necessary.
We do not currently use cookies for personalised advertising or marketing tracking.
If we introduce additional cookies in the future, we will review and update this policy and request your consent where legally required.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies support essential website functions, such as maintaining sessions, providing basic functionality and remembering cookie preferences.
Where cookies are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by a visitor, they can be used without prior consent.
The following cookies were identified during our most recent website scan:
| Cookie | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| WP_SESSION_COOKIE | 1 hour | Helps maintain website session information. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | Used by WordPress to determine whether your browser supports emoji display. |
| cookieyes-* | 1 year | Used by CookieYes to manage and remember cookie consent preferences. |
These cookies are associated with our website, rusticaretreat.co.uk, and its supporting services.
The classification of cookies is reviewed as necessary to ensure it accurately reflects their purpose.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses WordPress and CookieYes to support website functionality and cookie management.
Some website features, including our contact form, may be provided through third-party services. We aim to ensure that any cookies or similar technologies associated with these services are appropriately identified and managed.
If we introduce additional services that use non-essential cookies, we will provide the relevant information and obtain consent where required.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete existing cookies and control whether websites can place cookies on your device.
Please be aware that blocking certain necessary cookies may affect how our website functions.
If cookie consent preferences are available through our website’s CookieYes consent tool, you can use that tool to review or update your choices.
For guidance on managing cookies, please visit your browser’s support pages:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page, together with a revised ‘Last updated’ date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Rustica Retreat handles your information, please contact us through our website.
Rustica Retreat
Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park
South Cerney, Gloucestershire
Website: https://rusticaretreat.co.uk
You can also contact us through our official Facebook or Instagram pages.
For further information about how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.