Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2026


1. Introduction


This Cookie Policy explains how Pitcaple Lodge Retreats Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy unless you disable them via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.


2. What Are Cookies?


Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.


Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting.

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services or partners (e.g., Google).


3. How We Use Cookies


We use cookies for the following purposes:


Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, accessibility, and booking management. You cannot disable these cookies.


Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., page views, time spent, and traffic sources).
This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Your IP address (anonymised where possible)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Time spent on pages and site navigation paths


You can learn more about how Google uses this data here:
🔗 Google Privacy & Terms


Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language or region, and provide enhanced functionality.


Marketing Cookies

We may use cookies via tools like Mailchimp, Airbnb, Booking.com or VRBO to deliver relevant marketing communications and track campaign performance (only if you consent).


4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences


When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.


You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • Using our on-site cookie management tool (if available)


Below are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:


5. Third-Party Cookies


Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, including:


  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO (booking integrations)

  • Mailchimp (email marketing)
    These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.


6. Updates to This Cookie Policy


We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.


7. Contact Us


If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:


Pitcaple Lodge Retreats Ltd
Scotland, United Kingdom
📧 contact@pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk
🌐 www.pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk

      +44 7852 461 553