Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2 February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Selfcatering.co.uk Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.selfcatering.co.uk, and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1) Who we are

Selfcatering.co.uk Ltd
St Ann's House, 111 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, England, GU18 5RA
Company Number: 09844766
VAT Number: 313 5149 31

2) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used. Similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, or SDKs) may also be used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.

3) Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core website functionality (for example, security and basic site features).
  • Remember your preferences (for example, settings and choices you make).
  • Understand how our website is used, so we can improve performance and usability.
  • Support marketing and advertising (where used), and measure the effectiveness of campaigns (where permitted by law).

4) Types of cookies we use

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems in the same way as other cookies. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in (where available), or filling in forms.

4.2 Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering choices you make. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.3 Performance / analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information, typically in aggregated form. We may use analytics tools to measure page visits, traffic sources, and user journeys, so we can improve site performance and content.

4.4 Marketing / advertising cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising or affiliate partners (where used). They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites, or to measure attribution and campaign performance. If you do not allow these cookies, you may experience less relevant advertising.

5) Cookies we set

Depending on which features you use, we may set some of the following categories of cookies:

  • Account-related cookies – used to manage sign-up and general administration (where accounts are available).
  • Login/session cookies – used to keep you logged in during your session (where login is available).
  • Preference cookies – used to remember settings and preferences.
  • Form cookies – used to remember details you submit via forms (for convenience and operational purposes).

6) Third-party cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand how the site is used and improve the user experience.
  • Affiliate, advertising, and measurement partners (where used) to help us measure the effectiveness of promotions or referrals and manage attribution.
  • Social media features (where used) that may set cookies to enable sharing or embedded content.

Third parties may change their cookie names and purposes over time. Where we use third-party cookies, you can learn more by reviewing the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie information.

7) Managing cookies and your choices

You can manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie preferences (where available): You may be able to adjust non-essential cookie settings via our on-site cookie banner or settings tool.
  • Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings (including blocking or deleting cookies). You can usually find these controls in your browser’s “Help” section.
  • Device settings: Your device may offer controls for advertising identifiers and tracking (particularly on mobile).

Please note: blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Some features may not work as intended.

8) How long cookies last

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies). The duration depends on the cookie and its purpose.

9) Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when this policy was most recently revised.

10) Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details on our website. For privacy-related matters, you can also refer to our Privacy Policy.