Last updated: 5 October 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 can contain identifiers linked to your browser or account.
Our member and administrator features use the necessary session cookies below. External services may use separate cookies, as explained in section 3.
These cookies keep your account session connected to the correct pages and support sign-in, email confirmation and form security. They contain a random session identifier; passwords, confirmation codes and article text are stored separately on the server. You can block these cookies in your browser, but account and administration features will not work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| bhs_member | Maintains your member session for registration, sign-in, account changes, saved articles and image uploads. | Session | |
| bhs_admin | Maintains the administrator session for site management, article moderation and secure password confirmation. | Session |
Session cookies have no fixed expiry date stored in the browser. Browser settings determine how session cookies are kept, and the website also checks whether your server-side session is still authorised.
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.
Optional Google sign-in loads Google's sign-in interface on pages that offer it. Google may receive browser or request information and use its own cookies under Google's Privacy Policy. You can choose email and password sign-in instead. This sign-in feature shares basic identity information with us and does not provide access to your Gmail messages.
Travel booking widgets and other external services may also use their own cookies or browser identifiers. Their own privacy and cookie policies apply to their services.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking necessary session cookies affects registration, sign-in, draft editing and administration.
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:
Use the sign-out controls to end authenticated access on a shared device. Clearing cookies can sign you out, but it does not delete your account, saved drafts or uploaded photographs. To request deletion, contact info@bestholidayspots.co.uk.
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 info@bestholidayspots.co.uk.