Cookie Policy
A clear explanation of how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit the CRADLEY website, why they are used, how long they may remain active and how you can manage your preferences.
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how CRADLEY may use cookies and similar browser technologies when visitors use this website. It is intended to make the website experience more reliable, easier to navigate and easier to understand.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small pieces of information stored by a website in a visitor’s browser or device. They can help a website remember certain settings, understand how pages are being used and keep basic website functions working correctly.
Why They May Be Used
CRADLEY may use cookies where they are needed for essential website functions, to remember preferences, to improve navigation or to understand general website usage. Cookies are not intended to replace direct communication with our team.
Effective Date
This policy is effective immediately from the date it is published on the website. It may be reviewed from time to time where website functions, technology or business arrangements change.
Scope
This policy applies to cookies and similar technologies used in connection with the CRADLEY website. It does not automatically cover websites operated independently by other organisations.
How Cookies Work
Different cookies serve different purposes. Some are required for a website to function, while others can help improve the visitor experience or provide general information about how the website is being used.
- A cookie may be stored temporarily while you browse the website and removed when the browsing session ends.
- Some cookies may remain on a device for a defined period so that the website can recognise returning visitors or remember selected settings.
- Cookies may be associated with a particular browser, device or website session rather than being used to identify a person directly.
- The exact cookies active on the website may change as website functions, technical providers or website features are updated.
- Turning off certain cookies may affect parts of the website that depend on those cookies to operate correctly.
Types of Cookies
The following categories describe the types of cookies that may be used in connection with the website.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Supports core website functions, page navigation, security-related functions and basic operation. | Session-based or up to 12 months |
| Preference | Helps remember selected settings or preferences where the website provides such functions. | Up to 12 months |
| Functional | Supports enhanced website features and improves the way certain pages or interactive elements operate. | Session-based or up to 12 months |
| Analytics | May provide general information about page visits, navigation patterns and website performance. | Usually up to 24 months |
| Security | May help identify unusual technical activity, protect forms and support reliable website operation. | Session-based or as technically required |
The periods shown above are general maximum guidance rather than a promise that every cookie will remain active for the full period. A cookie may expire earlier, be removed by the website or be deleted by the visitor’s browser.
Third-Party Technologies
Some website functions may rely on services or technologies provided by other organisations. Where those services use cookies or similar technologies, their own technical rules may also apply.
Website Services
Certain technical services may place or read browser information when required to deliver a website feature, maintain functionality or support secure communication.
External Services
If an external service is used on a particular page, that service may process technical information according to its own terms and privacy arrangements.
Links to Other Websites
The CRADLEY website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our website, the external website’s own policies and cookie settings will apply.
Technical Changes
Third-party services may be added, removed or replaced as website technology develops. The cookie environment may therefore change without requiring the website structure itself to change.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Visitors can manage cookies through their browser settings. Most current browsers allow users to view, restrict, block or remove cookies stored by websites.
- You can normally choose to block cookies through your browser’s privacy or security settings.
- You can usually delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
- You may configure your browser to notify you when a website attempts to place a new cookie.
- You may choose to allow essential cookies while restricting other categories where your browser provides those controls.
- If you delete or block cookies, certain website features may not operate in exactly the same way.
Cookie controls are different from one browser to another. Changing browser settings may also affect cookies used by other websites. If a website feature stops working after cookies are disabled, restoring the relevant browser permission may resolve the issue.
Storage & Retention
Session Cookies
Session cookies are normally temporary. They may remain active while a visitor uses the website and are generally removed when the browser session ends.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies may remain for a defined period after the browsing session ends. Their duration depends on their purpose and technical configuration.
Review Period
Cookie arrangements may be reviewed periodically and updated where the website’s technical setup, features or service providers change.
Deletion
Cookies may expire automatically or be removed earlier through browser settings. Deleting a cookie does not necessarily prevent the website from placing a new one during a later visit.
Information & Website Use
Cookies may be used alongside ordinary technical information generated when a website is accessed. This can include browser type, device information, general page activity and technical information needed to keep the website functioning.
- Cookie information may help us understand whether website pages are loading and functioning as expected.
- General usage information may help identify pages that need improvement or technical attention.
- Technical information may be used to support website security, reliability and normal operation.
- Cookies are not intended to create a contractual accommodation booking or confirm a reservation.
- Cookie information does not replace the booking, cancellation or accommodation confirmation process.
Disclaimer
Important Information
CRADLEY aims to keep this Cookie Policy clear and reasonably
up to date. However, the exact cookies used by a website
can change when technical components, website features,
hosting arrangements, security measures or external
services are updated.
The cookie categories and retention periods described above
are provided as general guidance. The exact lifespan of a
particular cookie may depend on its technical configuration,
the browser being used and the service responsible for
placing the cookie.
CRADLEY cannot guarantee that every browser, device or
external service will respond to cookie settings in exactly
the same way. Certain website functions may become
unavailable or operate differently when cookies are blocked,
restricted or deleted.
CRADLEY is not responsible for the cookie practices,
technical behaviour or privacy arrangements of independent
third-party websites or services once a visitor leaves the
CRADLEY website.
We may update this policy when there is a meaningful change
to the website’s cookie arrangements. The updated version
will apply from the time it is made available on the website.
Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude or limit any
responsibility, right or protection that cannot lawfully be
excluded or limited.
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