Grand Escapes Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Grand Escapes ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, grandescapes.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they experience any error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and design of our Website. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here is a list of the specific cookies we use on our Website:
- _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics): These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the Website. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited.
- PHPSESSID: This cookie is essential for the proper functioning of the website. It is a session cookie and is deleted when you close your browser.
- CookieConsent: This cookie is used to remember your preferences regarding the use of cookies on our Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: We also use cookies from third-party services, such as social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and advertising networks. These cookies are subject to the respective third-party's cookie policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: You can typically modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to access certain parts of our Website or use all of its features. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. This tool enables you to opt-in or opt-out of certain categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: You can also use third-party tools and browser extensions to manage and control cookies. These tools may provide additional features, such as the ability to block tracking cookies or clear cookies automatically.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable law. We will post any updates to this policy on our Website and encourage you to review it periodically. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Grand Escapes
The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street
London, SE1 9SG
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7416 105802
Accessibility Considerations
Grand Escapes is committed to ensuring that our website and its content, including this Cookie Policy, are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Here's how we strive for accessibility:
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes to provide screen readers with additional information about the purpose and function of elements on our website, enhancing the browsing experience for users with visual impairments.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and features.
- Alternative Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text), providing users with visual impairments with a clear understanding of the image's content and purpose.
- Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other semantic HTML elements to create a clear and consistent structure that makes it easy for all users to navigate and understand our content.
For more detailed information on our accessibility efforts, please visit our Accessibility Statement.
SEO Optimization
To ensure that our Cookie Policy is easily discoverable by users and search engines, we have implemented the following SEO optimization strategies:
- Relevant Keywords: We have included relevant keywords throughout the policy, such as "cookies," "cookie policy," "privacy," and "data protection," to improve its visibility in search results.
- Descriptive Meta Tags: We have included a descriptive meta description and keywords tag to provide search engines with a clear understanding of the policy's content.
- Internal Linking: We have included internal links to other relevant pages on our website, such as our Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement, to improve site navigation and link equity.
- Clear and Concise Language: We have used clear and concise language to ensure that the policy is easy to understand for all users, including those with limited technical knowledge.
Responsive Design and Dark Theme
Grand Escapes is committed to providing a seamless browsing experience across all devices. Our website features a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring that the Cookie Policy is easily readable and navigable on desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Additionally, we offer a dark theme option, which can be toggled on or off, to provide a more comfortable viewing experience in low-light environments. This dark theme also extends to the Cookie Policy page, ensuring consistency and user preference.