Cookie Policy
Blair House Inn uses cookies on www.blairhouseinn.com and on our related websites. By using or accessing our website, you consent to the use of Cookies as set out in this Cookie Policy.
The Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used, how Third-Parties may use cookies on our Website and your choices regarding cookies.
This Cookie Policy may change over time and your continued use of the website is subject to the acceptance of these changes. Please examine our policy periodically for updates and changes.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
In the context of computers, cookies are small files that contain information about the user’s browsing activity.
When visiting a website, the website sends a cookie to the device you’re using to access the website. Your device will automatically store the cookie in a file that is located within your web browser. When revisiting a site, the website will personalise its content based on your preferences.
Types of Cookies
- First-party Cookies are set by a site that is visited by the user at a given time.
- Third-party Cookies are set by a domain other than that of the site being visited by the user. If a user visits a site and another entity sets a cookie through that site, this would be a third-party cookie.
- Persistent Cookies remain on a user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the site that created that particular cookie.
- Session Cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser window and finishes when they close the browser window. Session Cookies are created temporarily. Once you close the browser, all session Cookies are deleted.
HOW ARE COOKIES USED?
When you use and access our website, we place a number of cookie files in your web browser.
We use Cookies to ensure that website visitors receive an optimal user experience.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- to enable certain functions of our website and services
- to provide analytics
- to store your preferences
We use both session and persistent cookies on our website.
The Cookies identified below may be stored in your browser.
Essential Cookies
We may use essential cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts.
Essential Cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. These Cookies are essential in helping you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of our website or using the online shopping function.
We may use Essential Cookies for the following functions:
- Identify you as being logged into our website
- Provide access to protected areas of our website
- Remember previously entered text so it is not lost if the page refreshes
- Remember the goods and services previously selected on the payment page
Performance Cookies
Performance Cookies help us to improve the way our website works. We use these Cookies to analyse how visitors use the website and monitor site performance. They offer information about how people use each page, which ones are most commonly viewed, and whether errors have occurred. This allows us to provide an experience of high-quality and identify issues that may arise.
We may use Performance Necessary Cookies to:
- Enable web analytics that provide anonymous statistics on how our website is used
- Store preferences to see which methods of linking pages is most effective
- Assist with error management
Functionality Cookies
We use Functionality Cookies to allow us to remember your preferences.
We use Functionality Cookies to:
- Remember certain settings you have applied
- Remember if we have already asked you if you want to fill in a survey or form
- Process a request from a user to submit a comment or blog or forum post
- Detect if you have seen a pop-up to ensure that it is not shown again
Google Analytics Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics Cookies, which monitor traffic levels, search queries and visits to our Website. These Cookies enable Google to determine whether you are a return visitor and to track the pages that you visit during your session. For more information about Google Analytics Cookies, please see Google’s privacy policy. Google has developed the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on for the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js). If you want to opt out of Google Analytics, you can download and install Google’s add-on for your web browser.
HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES
Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept Cookies. If you do not want our Website to store Cookies on your computer or device, you can change or adjust your browser or device settings to block Cookies or to alert you when Cookies are being sent to your device.
Please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the website and your user experience may be influenced.
If you use different devices to view and access our website, you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to your Cookie preferences.
You can use your browser’s help function or click on the relevant link below to view the steps to disable cookies per browser.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT COOKIES?
To find out more about Cookies and how they are used, visit one of the following websites:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org
www.cookiecentral.com
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@blairhouseinn.com
