Last updated: August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Horseshoe Inn (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website thehorseshoeinnwales.co.uk (“Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them in your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and understand how our Website is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of the Website may not work correctly.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve content, functionality, and user experience.

We use Google Analytics to collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• General geographic location (not your exact address)

This data is collected in an anonymised form and is not used to personally identify you.

You can learn more about Google Analytics here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3. Cookies We May Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics – tracks user behaviour	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics – tracks user behaviour	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics – limits request rate	Performance	1 minute
cookie_notice_accepted	Remembers cookie consent preference	Essential	6 months

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

For more information on managing cookies, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email:  hello@thehorseshoeinnwales.co.uk

Phone: 01873 880542