1. Who We Are

Short Break Holidays is owned and operated by BHS Digital.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, measure performance and support affiliate tracking.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact: BHS Digital

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function.

They may include:

  • WordPress session cookies
  • Security and performance cookies
  • Hosting-related cookies set by CloudNext

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where applicable)
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic source

Common GA4 cookies may include:

  • _ga
  • _ga_*

These cookies help us improve content and user experience.

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent via our CookieAdmin banner.

You can read Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies

Short Break Holidays participates in affiliate programmes.

When you click an affiliate link:

  • A tracking cookie may be placed by the affiliate partner
  • This allows the partner to recognise that you were referred from our website
  • We may receive a commission if you make a booking

These cookies are managed by third-party providers and are subject to their privacy policies.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These may remember:

  • Cookie preferences
  • Basic site settings

They improve user experience but are not strictly essential.

4. Consent Management

We use the CookieAdmin Consent Banner to manage cookie preferences.

When you first visit the website, you are given the option to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage preferences

Non-essential cookies (including analytics) are only set after you give consent.

You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookie duration varies depending on type:

  • Session cookies expire when your browser closes
  • GA4 cookies may persist for up to 24 months
  • Affiliate cookies vary by provider

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Delete stored cookies
  • Block certain cookies
  • Set alerts when cookies are used

Browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Transfers

Some third-party providers, including Google, may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date.