Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16th November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and why we use them.
Cookies are tiny files which are saved to your computer or phone when you visit a website.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) to collect and store information about how you use the Stowaway Beach House website (‘the site’). These technologies may collect information about your visits, including pages viewed and time spent on our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Functional Cookies: Enable features like booking for a more personalised experience.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site to improve performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of these cookies in accordance with this policy.
For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Essential cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function correctly and for you to securely use features in the site, such as the contact forms.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare placed the cookie on your device when you access this site which is protected by Bot Managment or Bot Fight Mode | .hcaptacha.com | CloudFlare for security of form entries. View the CloudFlare Privacy Policy | http_cookie | 29 minutes |
Functionality cookies
These cookies are used to perform aspects of the site functionality, such as bookings which are handled by beds24. These are non-essential unless you choose to use features such as booking or playing the videos, or viewing the maps.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires |
| booking | Allows you to start a booking session to make a reservation and Stowaway Beach House. | beds24.com | Booking service. View the beds24 Privacy Policy. | server_cookie | Session |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | Stores a list of connected devices for YouTube. This is a persistent cookie which is only used on pages with ‘YouTube’ non-cookie embeds. | www.youtube-nocookie. com |
YouTube. View the Google Privacy Policy. | html_local_ storage |
Persistent |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Stores the last result entry key used by YouTube. This is a persistent cookie which is only used on pages with ‘YouTube’ non-cookie embeds. | www.youtube-nocookie. com |
YouTube. View the Google Privacy Policy. | html_local_ storage |
Persistent |
| yt.innertube ::requests |
Stores a list of YouTube requests made by the user. This is a persistent cookie which is only used on pages with ‘YouTube’ non-cookie embeds. | www.youtube-nocookie. com |
YouTube. View the Google Privacy Policy. | html_local_storage | Persistent |
| yt-remote-device-id | Stores a unique ID for the user’s device for YouTube. This is a persistent cookie which is only used on pages with ‘YouTube’ non-cookie embeds. | www.youtube-nocookie. com |
YouTube. View the Google Privacy Policy. | html_local_storage | Persistent |
| yt.innertube::nextId | Stores a list of YouTube requests made by the user. This is a persistent cookie which is only used on pages with ‘YouTube’ non-cookie embeds. | www.youtube-nocookie. com |
YouTube. View the Google Privacy Policy. | html_local_storage | Persistent |
Performance and Analytics cookies
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Service | Type | Expires |
| vt | Tracking interaction with the site. | www.google.com | View the Google Privacy Policy. | pixel_tracker | Session |
| _ga | Records a particular ID so that website usage can be logged by user. | .beachhousecamber.com | Google Analytics. View the Google Privacy Policy. | http_cookie | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
| NID | Set by Google to set a unique user ID to remember user preferences. | .google.com | View the Google Privacy Policy. | server_cookie | 6 months |
| _ga_# | Used to distinguish individual users by means of a randomly generated number used as a client identifier. This allows calculation of the number of visits and sessions. | .beachhousecamber.com | Google Analytics. View the Google Privacy Policy. | http_cookie | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
| _gid | Keeps an entry of a unique ID which is then used to come up with statistical data on website usage by visitors. | .beachhousecamber.com | Google Analytics. View the Google Privacy Policy. | http_cookie | 23 hours, 59 minutes |
| _gat | Used to monitor the number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | .beachhousecamber.com | Google Analytics. View the Google Privacy Policy. | http_cookie | Less than 1 minute |
More information and how to manage cookies
How can I change the way my devices manage and store cookies?
You may find the following guides helpful.
- Delete, allow and manage cookies in Google Chrome
- Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox
- Clear cookies in Safari on Mac
- Opera: manage cookies in pages
What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons and pixels?
We use tracking technologies like pixels and web beacons to understand how you interact with our website. These tiny, invisible elements collect data such as page visits and user sessions, helping us improve your experience and tailor content to your interests. This data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy.
How often will this Cookie Policy be updated?
This Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect any relevant changes to technology, as well as any legal or regulatory requirements.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy provides information about when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, please contact us at: bookings@beachhousecamber.com