Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Last Updated: January 18, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Rixlade Barns ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Purpose:
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Security and authentication
- Load balancing
- Session management
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Purpose:
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Identifying technical issues
Third-party services: Google Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Purpose:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing live chat support
- Remembering items in your booking enquiry
- Customizing content based on your interests
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users. We may use these to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Purpose:
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Limiting ad frequency
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Social media integration
Third-party services: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Instagram
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing campaigns
- Facebook: For social media integration and advertising
- Instagram: For social media integration
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not have access to or control over the cookies they may use.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Browser-Specific Cookie Settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
⚠️ Important Note
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality of certain features. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) option. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we are committed to respecting your privacy choices.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.