Classic Holidays uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and store small pieces of information to make the website function correctly and improve your experience. For example, cookies enable the site to remember your preferences and keep you logged in.
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files that websites place on your device (computer or mobile) to store information. They help the website remember you and your actions (such as login status or language choice) so that we can provide a smoother user experience. Cookies themselves do not identify you personally; they only store data that you have already provided or that helps the site work properly.
How we use cookies
At Classic Holidays we use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to enhance your browsing experience. We use both first-party cookies (set by us, usually essential for site operation) and third-party cookies (set by other organisations, typically for analytics or advertising). Below are the types of cookies that may be used on our site:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. For example, they include cookies that manage your session (such as login or shopping basket cookies) and load-balancing or security cookies. These cookies do not require your consent because they are needed to provide the service you requested.
- Performance and analytics cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics (and similar tools) to track page visits and user behaviour, which helps us improve the site. These cookies do not identify you personally and are only enabled if you consent to analytics cookies.
- Functional cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred region or currency) and enable enhanced functionality. They are not strictly necessary, and we will only set these with your consent.
- Targeting/Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party ad networks and social media platforms. We only set targeting cookies if you give your consent, and they enable us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
Cookies used on this site
The table below (generated by our cookie management platform) provides details of the specific cookies that may be set when you visit this website, including their purpose, source, and duration.
Your consent
In line with UK GDPR and PECR, we will only set non-essential cookies after you have given clear, informed consent. As the UK Information Commissioner’s Office notes, valid consent requires a clear positive action and cannot be implied simply by browsing the site. We do not place any performance, functional or advertising cookies on your device until you have expressly consented to them. You may withdraw your consent at any time (see below).
Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time. To do this, use our Cookie Preferences Manager by clicking the Cookie Preferences Manager link on our site. This will reopen the cookie banner and allow you to enable or disable categories of cookies. You can also configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies (see links below), but please note that disabling cookies may cause some parts of the site to become inaccessible or not function properly.
