Last updated: 12 June 2026
1. What Is This Policy?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website, what third-party cookies may be present, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more broadly how we handle your personal data.
This website is operated by Pandora Inn, located at Restronguet Creek, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5ST. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at info@pandorainn.com.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not harmful — they cannot run programs or deliver viruses. However, some cookies can be used to track your online behaviour across multiple websites, which is why UK and EU law requires us to obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used alongside cookies and are covered by this policy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise the cookies on our website as follows:
3.1 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 logging in, filling in forms, or setting privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly.
These cookies do not require your consent under UK GDPR, as they are strictly necessary for a service you have requested.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website, so we can measure and improve its performance. All information collected is aggregated and, where possible, anonymised. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. region, language) or enabling embedded content such as videos or booking widgets. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by third-party services such as social media platforms. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our website embed content or functionality provided by third parties (for example, Google Maps, social media feeds, YouTube videos, or online booking systems). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device, subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies.
See Section 5 for a list of known third-party cookie providers used on this website.
4. Cookies on This Website
The tables below list the specific cookies currently used on this website. You should update these tables whenever you add or remove plugins or third-party services.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Description | Expiry |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | This website | Authentication | Indicates whether the user is logged in to WordPress admin. | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | This website | Security | Used to securely store authenticated user details in the WordPress admin area. | Session |
| wp-settings-* | This website | Functionality | Saves user preferences in the WordPress admin panel. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | This website | Session management | Preserves user session state across page requests. | Session |
| gdpr_* | Webtoffee (this website) | Cookie consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences set via the Webtoffee consent banner. | 1 year |
4.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Description | Expiry |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
4.3 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Description | Expiry |
| N/A |
4.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Description | Expiry |
| N/A |
5. Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
The following third-party services may be active on our website and may set cookies or use other tracking technologies. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for full details:
- Google Analytics — analytics and traffic measurement. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Maps — embedded maps and location features. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- YouTube — embedded video content. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook / Meta — social media sharing buttons or embedded content. Privacy policy: www.facebook.com/policy
- Instagram — embedded content or feed. Privacy policy: privacycenter.instagram.com
6. How We Manage Cookie Consent (Webtoffee)
We use the Webtoffee GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to manage cookie preferences on this website. This plugin is specifically designed to help websites comply with UK GDPR, the EU Cookie Directive, and similar regulations.
6.1 What Webtoffee does
- Displays a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website
- Allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category
- Records and stores your consent preferences in a cookie (gdpr_* or similar) so we can respect them on future visits
- Blocks non-essential cookies from loading until you have given consent
- Provides a Cookie Settings link so you can change your preferences at any time
- Generates and maintains a cookie audit log for compliance purposes
6.2 Consent is freely given and easily withdrawn
In line with UK GDPR requirements:
- Consent is requested before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device
- Refusing non-essential cookies is as easy as accepting them — no pre-ticked boxes
- You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page
- Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew it
- Refusing non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using our website
6.3 Legal basis for consent cookies
The cookie used by Webtoffee to store your consent preferences (a strictly necessary cookie) is set without requiring your consent, as it is essential for the cookie management system to function. No personal data is shared with Webtoffee in relation to its operation on our site.
7. Managing and Disabling Cookies
7.1 Through our Cookie Settings panel
The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences is through our Cookie Settings panel, accessible at any time via the link in the footer of our website. You can accept or withdraw consent for each category of non-essential cookie individually.
7.2 Through your browser
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies have been set and delete them individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed
Browser-specific guidance can be found here:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/help/4027947
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Opera: help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features — particularly those provided by third-party services such as booking systems or embedded maps — may not work correctly if cookies are blocked.
7.3 Opting out of analytics and advertising
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
To opt out of interest-based advertising from companies participating in the Digital Advertising Alliance, visit: youronlinechoices.com (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US).
8. Do Not Track
“Do Not Track” (DNT) is a browser setting that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to a DNT signal.
We recommend managing your cookie preferences directly through our Cookie Settings panel or your browser settings as described in Section 7.
9. Children
Our website is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the law, or our business practices. Changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Where material changes are made, we will reset cookie consent preferences where required by law, so that you have the opportunity to review and re-confirm your choices.
We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Pandora Inn, Restronguet Creek, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5ST
- Email: info@pandorainn.com
- Phone: 01326 372678
You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data:
- Website: www.ico.org.uk
- Phone: 0303 123 1113
Pandora Inn · Cookie Policy · 12 June 2026
