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.
How We Use Cookies
Quiet Cascade uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. We are committed to transparency about how we use these technologies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preference choice
- Session management: Maintains your session state across pages
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
- Form data: Temporarily stores booking form information
- User preferences: Remembers your settings and preferences
Analytics 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.
- Page views: Tracks which pages are visited
- User behavior: Analyzes how users navigate the site
- Traffic sources: Identifies where visitors come from
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These providers help us analyze site usage and improve our services.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings
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
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed information on managing cookies in specific browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage technology to store certain information locally on your device, such as:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Temporary form data
You can clear local storage through your browser settings, typically in the same area where you manage cookies.
Impact of Rejecting Cookies
If you choose to reject or block cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some features may not work as intended
- Your user experience may be less personalized
However, rejecting cookies will not prevent you from accessing the core content and services on our website.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 12 Riverside Gardens, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom