Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how A3 Online, a trading name of The Alternative Accommodation Agency Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies on www.a3-online.co.uk.
It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy].
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to the site owner. Some cookies are essential, while others help us improve your experience or deliver relevant advertising.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to operate properly (e.g., page navigation, security, load balancing). These cannot be switched off.
b) Functional Cookies
Enable additional functionality such as remembering preferences, login sessions, or form information.
c) Analytics and Performance Cookies
Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered).
We use Google Analytics to help us understand user behaviour and improve our services.
d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant adverts and track campaign performance. This may include cookies from third parties such as Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or social-media plug-ins.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from third parties who provide analytics, advertising, or embedded features (e.g., social-media sharing buttons). We do not control these cookies. For information about them, please review the relevant third-party cookie or privacy policies.
4. Your Consent and Control
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.
You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Adjust preferences at any time via your browser or our cookie-management tool
You may also manage or delete cookies directly in your browser settings:
| Browser | Help Link |
|---|---|
| Chrome | support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Edge | support.microsoft.com/help/4027947 |
| Firefox | support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data |
| Safari | support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data |
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Duration of Cookies
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top will be amended accordingly.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us at:
📧 info@a3-online.co.uk