This policy explains how Woodview House uses cookies on woodviewhouse.ie.

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They let the site remember things between pages and between visits: what you put in a booking, whether you have been here before, that sort of thing. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies); others stay on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

Cookies set by us are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other companies whose services we use, such as a payment provider, are called third-party cookies.

We keep cookies to a minimum. They fall into three groups.

Strictly necessary cookies. These make the website work. They remember your selections as you move through the site, such as the details of a booking or order, keep the connection secure, and let our payment provider process your payment safely. Without these, you could not complete a booking or purchase. They do not need your consent, because the site cannot function without them.

Analytics cookies. These help us understand how the website is used: which pages people visit, how they found us, and where they give up if something is not working. The data is aggregated and we use it only to improve the site. These cookies are set only if you accept them in the cookie banner.

Preference cookies. These remember choices you have made, such as your cookie consent itself, so we do not ask you the same question on every visit.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, and we do not allow third parties to place cookies on our site for their own marketing purposes.

When you pay online, our payment provider may set cookies as part of processing the transaction securely and detecting fraud. These are controlled by the provider, not by us, and are covered by their own privacy and cookie policies. They are strictly necessary for taking payment.

If we embed third-party content on a page, for example a map or a video, the provider of that content may set its own cookies when the content loads. Where this applies, those cookies are only loaded after consent.

When you first visit the site, the cookie banner lets you accept or decline everything that is not strictly necessary. Declining will not affect your ability to browse the site or to make a booking or purchase.

You can change your mind at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer, which reopens the banner.

You can also control cookies through your browser. Every major browser lets you view, block, and delete cookies in its settings. Bear in mind that blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop parts of the site working, including booking and payment forms.

• Strictly necessary cookies: for your session, or up to 24 hours where needed to complete a booking or order

• Consent/preference cookies: up to 12 months, so we remember your choice

• Analytics cookies: up to 13 months, in line with standard guidance

Exact durations depend on the specific cookie and are listed in the cookie banner's detail view.

We may update this policy from time to time, for example if we change analytics provider or add new functionality to the site.

If you have any questions about cookies on this site, email stay@woodviewhouse.ie or call 087 461 3201.