Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved.
Some cookies are set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies). Others are set by third-party services that the website uses, such as analytics tools, email marketing platforms or payment providers (third-party cookies).
This policy explains which cookies are used on www.hutandtide.co.uk, why they are used, and how you can control them.
Hut & Tide uses cookies for four purposes:
We do not use cookies for advertising or to build profiles for selling to third parties.
These cookies are required for the website to work. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your cookie preferences or logging into your account.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
CookieScriptConsent |
Cookie-Script | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. | 1 year |
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* |
Hut & Tide | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on forms. | Session |
.AspNetCore.Session |
Hut & Tide | Maintains your session while you use the site (logged-in state, booking flow). | Session |
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors find and use the site. This helps us see which pages are popular, how people navigate the site, and where we can make improvements. GA4 collects data such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, the device and browser you use, and the country you are visiting from.
GA4 does not collect your name, email address or other personal information that directly identifies you. It uses a cookie-based client identifier to distinguish between visitors. IP addresses are anonymised by default in GA4.
These cookies are only set if you give consent through the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client identifier. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used by GA4 to maintain session state and track page views across your visit. | 2 years |
You can read Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter and registration forms. When you submit a form on the site (for example, signing up for updates or registering as a hut owner), MailerLite may set cookies to process the submission and track whether you have already signed up.
These cookies are only set if you interact with a MailerLite form and have given consent through the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
mailerlite:* |
MailerLite | Tracks form submissions and subscriber status to prevent duplicate sign-ups. | Varies |
You can read MailerLite's privacy policy at mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.
We use Stripe to process payments when you book a beach hut. When you reach the checkout page and enter your card details, Stripe may set cookies to detect and prevent fraud, to process the transaction securely, and to remember your payment method for future bookings if you choose to save it.
These cookies are essential to the payment process and are set when you interact with the Stripe checkout. They are not used for advertising.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__stripe_mid |
Stripe | Fraud detection and prevention. Identifies your device to protect against fraudulent transactions. | 1 year |
__stripe_sid |
Stripe | Fraud detection and prevention. Maintains a session identifier during the payment flow. | 30 minutes |
You can read Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/gb/privacy.
We use Google Fonts to load the typefaces used on this website (DM Serif Display and Source Sans 3). When a page loads, your browser fetches the font files from Google's servers. Google may log this request, but Google states that the Google Fonts API does not set cookies and does not collect or store personal data beyond standard server logs (IP address, referring URL, user agent, date and time).
For more detail, see the Google Fonts privacy FAQ.
When you first visit www.hutandtide.co.uk, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner is provided by Cookie-Script and allows you to choose which categories of cookies you accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of any page, or by clicking the link below:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that if you block essential cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
This website contains links to other websites, including beach hut owner websites, activity booking platforms and local attraction pages. These external sites have their own cookie and privacy policies which we do not control. We recommend reading their policies before accepting cookies on their sites.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example if we add new third-party services or if the law changes. When we update it, we will change the "last updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we will reset the cookie consent banner so you can review and accept the updated categories.
If you have questions about this cookie policy or about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Hut & Tide
Email: [email protected]