COOKIE POLICY

Last updated 24th March 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how My Getaways Limited ("we", "us", "our"), trading as mygetaways.co.uk, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.mygetaways.co.uk) and our mobile application ("App").

1.2 This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data.

1.3 This Cookie Policy complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 ("PECR") as amended, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR").

1.4 By using our cookie consent mechanism, you can choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies require your prior consent before they are placed on your device.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

2.1 Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the website operator, and to improve the user experience.

2.2 Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies").

2.3 Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. "Session cookies" are deleted when you close your browser. "Persistent cookies" remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

2.4 We also use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), which are small image files embedded in web pages or emails. References to "cookies" in this policy include all such similar technologies.

3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies on our website and App:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly.

Consent required: No. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under Regulation 6(4) of PECR.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and login details. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Consent required: Yes.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated.

Consent required: Yes.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, which means your full IP address is not stored by Google. We have configured Google Analytics so that your data is not shared with other Google products or third parties.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites and platforms. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to you.

Consent required: Yes.

The advertising platforms listed above may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. For information about how these platforms handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies:

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram): www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Google: policies.google.com/privacy
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

4. CONSENT AND YOUR CHOICES

4.1 When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may also customise your preferences by category (functional, analytics, advertising).

4.2 You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website, or by contacting us at hello@mygetaways.co.uk. Changing your cookie preferences will take effect from that point forward; it will not affect cookies that have already been placed.

4.3 You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

4.3(a) view what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk;

4.3(b) block third-party cookies;

4.3(c) block all cookies from being set;

4.3(d) clear all cookies when you close your browser; and

4.3(e) open a "private browsing" or "incognito" session, which sets cookies but deletes them when you close the browser window.

4.4 Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, particularly those in the strictly necessary and functional categories.

4.5 For further information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. WEB BEACONS AND TRACKING PIXELS

5.1 We use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear GIFs) in some of our marketing emails and on our website.

5.2 Email tracking: Our marketing emails may contain a small transparent image (a "pixel") that tells us whether an email has been opened and whether any links within it have been clicked. We use this information to understand which emails are most useful to our recipients and to improve future communications. If you do not wish to be tracked in this way, you can set your email client to block images, or choose to receive emails in plain text format.

5.3 Website pixels: We use tracking pixels from advertising platforms (including Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Google Ads tags, and LinkedIn Insight Tag) on our website. These pixels collect data about your interactions with our website after you click on one of our advertisements. This data is used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver relevant advertisements to you. These pixels are only activated if you have consented to advertising cookies.

6. DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

6.1 Cookies and similar technologies may collect the following types of information:

6.1(a) your IP address (anonymised where possible);

6.1(b) your browser type and version;

6.1(c) your device type and operating system;

6.1(d) the pages you visit and the links you click;

6.1(e) the time and date of your visit;

6.1(f) the website that referred you to our website; and

6.1(g) your general geographic location (derived from your IP address).

6.2 This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Where cookies collect personal data, the lawful basis for processing is either your consent (for non-essential cookies) or our legitimate interests (for strictly necessary cookies that are essential to provide the service you have requested).

7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

7.1 Some cookies on our website are set by third parties whose services we use. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party.

7.2 The third parties whose cookies may appear on our website include:

7.2(a) Google (Analytics, Ads, DoubleClick) - for website analytics and advertising.

7.2(b) Meta (Facebook, Instagram) - for advertising and social media integration.

7.2(c) TikTok - for advertising.

7.2(d) LinkedIn - for advertising.

7.2(e) Stripe - for secure payment processing and fraud prevention.

7.3 You can opt out of third-party advertising cookies through the following mechanisms:

7.3(a) Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance): www.youronlinechoices.eu

7.3(b) Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

7.3(c) Facebook Ad Preferences: www.facebook.com/adpreferences

8. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

8.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or other operational reasons. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this policy.

8.2 Where significant changes are made, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by updating our cookie consent banner so that you can review and update your preferences.

9. CONTACT US

9.1 If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

My Getaways Limited
Unit 6 Ferry Wharf, Hove Enterprise Centre, Basin Road North, BN41 1BD
Email: hello@mygetaways.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 917900

9.2 You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk if you have concerns about how we use cookies or process your personal data.