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Introduction

Welcome to the Roots Retreat website.
This Cookie Policy explains how we may use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used as described in this policy, subject to any choices you make through our cookie preferences or your browser settings.
We believe in being transparent about how our website works and only using cookies where they provide a genuine benefit to the security, functionality, or improvement of your experience.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience during future visits.
Some cookies are essential for the website to operate, while others help us understand how visitors use the site so we can continue to improve it. Cookies do not usually identify you directly, but they may be linked to information that can identify you when combined with other data.

How we may use cookies

Roots Retreat may use cookies to:
Keep the website operating safely and securely.
Enable essential website functions.
Remember your preferences where appropriate.
Understand how visitors use the website.
Improve the experience for everyone who visits.
Support booking enquiries and related website services.
We do not use cookies to make automated decisions about you or to create detailed personal profiles.
Types of cookies we may use

Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features of the website may not work as intended.
Examples may include:
Website security
Session management
Form submissions
Load balancing
Basic website functionality
These cookies cannot normally be disabled through our website.

Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Navigation patterns
Device type
General location (country or region)
Overall website performance
Where possible, this information is collected in an aggregated or anonymised form and is used solely to improve the experience for everyone who visits.
Analytics provider(s):
[e.g. Google Analytics]
[To be completed]

Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to provide a smoother browsing experience.
Examples may include:
Language preferences
Cookie preferences
Accessibility settings
Other website preferences

Third-Party Cookies
Some parts of our website may rely on trusted third-party services. Where these services are used, they may place cookies on your device.
Examples may include:
Website analytics
Online booking platform
Secure payment provider
Embedded maps
Video content
Social media integrations (if applicable)
Each third-party provider is responsible for its own privacy and cookie practices.
Third-party services used by Roots Retreat:
[Booking provider]
[Payment provider]
[Website hosting]
[Analytics provider]
[Embedded map provider]
[Other services]

Managing your cookie preferences
Most web browsers allow you to:
View stored cookies.
Delete cookies.
Block cookies.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions. If our website uses a cookie consent banner, you will also be able to manage your preferences there.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
Applicable laws or regulations.
Website functionality.
Technology.
The services we use.
The latest version will always be published on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact us.
Roots Retreat
Email: hello@roots.living
Website: roots.living
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Registered address: [To be completed]
Country of registration: [To be completed]

Publisher Checklist
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Effective date
Legal company name
Registered address
Country of registration
Analytics provider(s)
Booking platform
Payment provider
Website hosting provider
Cookie consent platform (if used)
Any additional third-party services that place cookies

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