Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used. This Cookie Policy explains how Sunshine Luxury Villas uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive, as supplemented by UK GDPR and EU GDPR.2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as submitting an enquiry form. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your session state | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us to improve it. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We only set these cookies where you have given your consent.
3. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can also control and delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- WhatsApp — the WhatsApp chat button links to WhatsApp’s platform, subject to Meta’s own privacy policy
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third parties’ privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
- Strictly necessary cookies: no consent required — these are essential for the site to operate
- Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies: set only with your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
enquiries@sunshineluxuryvillas.com
+44 (0) 1803 261111