Cookie Policy
English Riviera Walking Tours (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website www.englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). It also outlines your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Similar technologies, such as pixels or local storage, may also be used for similar purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our Website functions correctly (e.g., maintaining your session during booking).
- Analyse how visitors use our Website to improve its performance and content.
- Facilitate secure payment processing through our third-party provider, Stripe.
We categorise cookies as follows:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Website, including via Google Analytics.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a table listing the cookies we use, their purpose, and duration:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks user interactions to generate analytics data (e.g., page views). | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits the rate of requests to Google Analytics. | Analytics | 1 minute |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Facilitates secure payment processing and fraud prevention. | Essential | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Manages session for payment processing. | Essential | 30 minutes |
| session_id | English Riviera Walking Tours | Maintains user session during booking process. | Essential | Session (expires when browser closes) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that set cookies on our Website:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about Website usage, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This helps us improve our services. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies and opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Stripe: Our payment processor, Stripe, uses cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud. These are essential for processing payments. Learn more at stripe.com/gb/privacy.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our Cookie Consent Tool: When you visit our Website, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our consent banner.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, such as the ability to make bookings.
- Opting Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR and PECR for using cookies:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, such as analytics cookies, we obtain your consent via our cookie consent tool.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for Website functionality and payment processing.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk
Address: English Riviera Walking Tours, [Your Address], United Kingdom
You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Last updated: 15 August 2025