Cookie and privacy policy
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Policy Issued June 2021
Cookie Policy
We believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies.
What are cookies?
Like most websites, Abbey 5 Star Ltd  websites use cookies to collect information. Cookies are small data files which are placed on your computer or other devices (such as smart phones or tablets) as you browse this website. They are used to ‘remember’ when your computer or device accesses our websites.Â
Why do we use cookies?
Cookies are essential for the effective operation of our websites and to help your journey around our websites.
How long do they last?
Cookies will remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are ‘session cookies’, which means they only exist when your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser or quit the app. Other cookies are ‘persistent cookies’, meaning they survive after your browser or app is closed and can be used by our websites or apps to recognise your computer when you re-open your browser or app later.
How to manage cookies
You can set your browser to block cookies, please check your browser for instructions on how to do this. The effect of disabling cookies depends on which cookies you disable but, in general, the website may not operate properly if all cookies are switched off. Â
What type of cookies do we use?
When you visit our websites, we may place the following cookies:
Category | Explanation | On by default? | Can be turned off? |
Essential | These cookies are needed for essential functions such as logging in and enabling you to move around the website and use its features. These cookies can’t be switched off and they don’t store any of your information. | Yes | No |
Functional | These cookies make it easier for you to use out website. They allow our site to remember the choices you make (such as your username, the region you’re in, or changes you have made to the web page display) to provide you with enhanced, more personal features. | Yes | Yes |
Performance | These cookies gather information about how people use our website, for example which pages are popular, or if you get an error message from a page. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous – information is used to improve how the overall site works. Switching off these cookies will mean we can’t gather information to improve your experience. | Yes | Yes |
Sharing on social media platforms
If you ‘share’ Abbey 5 Star Ltd  content on social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, you may be sent cookies from these websites. We do not control the settings of these cookies, so please check the third-party websites for more information about how to manage them.
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Third-party links
Our websites may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
More information on cookies
If you want to find out more information on cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit Wikipedia.org, www.allaboutcookies.org, or www.aboutcookies.org.Â
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Identity and contact details of controller and data compliance advisor
The Abbey 5 Star Ltd is the controller of data for the purposes of the data protection legislation.
If you have any concerns as to how your data is processed, or if you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices more generally, you can contact our data compliance managers at info@abbey5star.co.uk, or you can write to us at:
FAO Data Compliance Manager
Abbey 5 Star Ltd
76 King Street,
Manchester,
M2 4NH
