Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on crewstays.co.uk, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, to remember your preferences, and to improve the overall experience. We do not use cookies to identify you personally or to serve targeted advertising from third-party networks.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the site's structure and content.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _umami_* | Privacy-focused website analytics (page views, referrers) | Session |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (if Google Analytics enabled) | 24 months |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your location preferences or form data to save you re-entering information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_location | Remembers your last searched location | 30 days |
| form_data | Saves partially completed enquiry form data | 7 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Maps: If we embed maps to show property locations, Google may set cookies to provide map functionality
- Social media platforms: If you interact with social sharing buttons, those platforms may set their own cookies
- Analytics providers: Our analytics service may set cookies to measure site performance
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menu. The method varies by browser — check your browser's help section for instructions.
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner.
- Opt-out links: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your browsing experience.
6. How to Delete Cookies
To delete cookies already stored on your device, you can clear your browser's browsing data. Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Clear Browsing Data
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. Further Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
CrewStays
11 Station Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BP
Email: hello@crewstays.co.uk
Phone: 0208 419 8865