Last updated: 2 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on BestHolidaySpots.co.uk, and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on return visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work properly, to improve performance, and to provide information to website owners. They do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, though they may be linked to such information in some cases.
We use a small number of cookies on BestHolidaySpots.co.uk, grouped into two categories:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session as you browse between pages. Automatically deleted when you close your browser. | Session | |
| cookie_consent | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies so you are not shown the cookie notice on every visit. | 12 months |
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, where visitors come from, and how long they spend on the site. This helps us improve our content. These cookies are only set if you accept them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes users. We use IP anonymisation — your full IP address is never stored. | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users, expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation and do not share analytics data with Google for advertising purposes. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Our website contains links to third-party websites including holiday booking platforms, airlines and travel operators. If you click through to these sites, they may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to those websites' own cookie policies for details.
We do not embed videos, social media posts or other third-party content that would result in third-party tracking cookies being set on your device without your prior consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block and delete cookies through their settings menu. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites. Browser-specific instructions:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time if we change the cookies we use or if regulations change. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@bestholidayspots.co.uk.