Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy 

(Last updated: 12 March 2026)

 

Madhatter Bed & Breakfast

Last updated: 12 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
For information about how we handle personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve security, and provide a better browsing experience. Some cookies are essential, while others are optional and used for analytics or personalisation.


2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website works correctly
  • Protect the site from spam and malicious activity
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Improve performance and user experience

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.


3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store personally identifiable information.

Cookie Duration Purpose
CookieLawInfoConsent 1 year Stores the default consent state for cookie categories.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary 1 year Records consent for the Necessary category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional 1 year Records consent for the Functional category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance 1 year Records consent for the Performance category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics 1 year Records consent for the Analytics category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement 1 year Records consent for the Advertisement category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others 1 year Records consent for the “Others” category.
wpEmojiSettingsSupports Session Checks whether the browser supports emoji rendering.
EC_TEST Session Detects whether the visitor is using a mobile or desktop device.

b) Security & Spam Protection Cookies (Google reCAPTCHA)

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and automated abuse. These cookies help distinguish between human visitors and bots.

Cookie Duration Purpose
rc::a Persistent Distinguishes humans from bots.
rc::b Session Distinguishes humans from bots.
rc::c Session Distinguishes humans from bots.
rc::f Persistent Distinguishes humans from bots.
_GRECAPTCHA 6 months Provides spam protection via Google reCAPTCHA.

Google’s Privacy Policy applies to the use of reCAPTCHA.


4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non‑essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by reopening the banner.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them.


5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.


 

 

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Madhatter Bed and Breakfast
Email: enquiries@madhatterbandb-hayle.co.uk