COOKIE POLICY

Welcome to lacleescapes.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how La Clé Escapes LTD, a company incorporated in England and Wales under Company Number 16408765, with its registered office at 89-90 Paul Street, 3rd Floor, London, United Kingdom (the "Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the Website and to enhance Your experience when You access or interact with it.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully before using Our Website.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with Our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, which together form the entire agreement (the "Agreement"). If You do not agree with the Agreement, please stop using the Website. Continued use of the Website signifies Your understanding and acceptance of the Agreement.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. Definitions not specified herein have the same meaning as in Our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

1.2. Cookies — small text files stored on a User's device when they access a website. These files contain data used to remember User preferences, recognise returning visitors, and track browsing activity. Cookies are commonly used to personalise content, improve performance, and analyse user behaviour.

1.3. Similar tracking technologies  — pixels, web beacons, local storage objects, software development kits (SDKs), and similar technologies that perform functions analogous to cookies.

2. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

2.1. Our use of cookies is governed by:

• The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 ("PECR"), in particular Regulation 6, which requires Us to provide clear information about cookies and obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies on Your device;
• The UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, where cookies process personal data;
• Guidance issued by the Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO").

2.2. To the extent that personal data processed in connection with cookies qualifies as personal data under the UK GDPR, the legal basis for that processing is Your consent under Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR, except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website to function and are processed on the legal basis of Our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR.

3. WHAT COOKIES ARE USED FOR

3.1. Cookies enable a Website to identify a User's device. A cookie assigns a unique identifier to Your web browser, allowing Us to recognise You as a returning visitor and to associate Your use of the Website with other personal data.

3.2. Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies — temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when You close Your browser;
• Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on Your device until a set expiration date and continue to collect information across multiple browsing sessions.

3.3. Cookies perform many different functions, such as:

• Letting You navigate between pages efficiently;
• Remembering Your preferences and improving Your experience;
• Helping ensure that advertisements You see online are more relevant to You;
• Fulfilling transactions and ensuring Our Website performs as intended;
• Identifying errors on Our Website;
• Enabling You to return to previous searches;
• Helping with data protection and detecting fraudulent activity;
• Helping Us understand traffic to Our Website.

3.4. La Clé Escapes LTD uses cookies to:

• Optimisation — to enhance Our Services and improve Our Website;
• Performance and analytics — to measure traffic, develop Our Services, and make Our Website more user-friendly and relevant to You;
• Marketing — to remember Your product and page choices, and the fact that You visited Our Website;
• Functionality — to remember choices You make and provide enhanced features.

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

4.1. By clicking the "Accept all cookies" button on the cookie banner, You agree to the use of all cookies on the Website that require Your consent.

4.2. By clicking the "Reject all cookies" button on the cookie banner, You decline the use of all cookies that require Your consent. You cannot deny strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website's correct functioning.

4.3. By clicking the "Manage my consent" button on the cookie banner, You can review the full list of cookies and customise Your preferences.

4.4. La Clé Escapes LTD may use the following types of cookies:

4.4.1. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the operation of Our Website. They include cookies that enable You to log into secure areas, use a shopping cart, manage Your session, or maintain security. Certain essential functionality is unavailable without these cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and do not require Your consent. These cookies cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.

4.4.2. Performance and analytics cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how You use Our Website. They identify, for example, the country or region from which You are visiting, total number of Users, operating system, pages visited, links followed, duration of visits, and any errors You encountered. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Its sole purpose is to evaluate and improve the user experience on Our Website. These cookies require Your consent.

4.4.3. Functionality / preferences cookies

Preferences cookies allow Us to remember choices You make (such as language, region, or currency) and provide more enhanced personal features. These cookies require Your consent.

4.4.4. Marketing and advertising cookies

Marketing cookies may be employed to promote Our Services to You, including by retargeting You with advertisements that may be tailored to Your interests. These cookies may be set by Us or by third-party advertising partners. The data collected may be aggregated and anonymised. These cookies require Your consent.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

5.1. While using the Website, cookies that are not directly controlled by Us may be used. Such cookies belong to third parties and may be associated with embedded content, advertising services, analytics platforms, social media integrations, and similar services. We are not responsible for the use of third-party cookies.

5.2. Since such cookies are managed by external services, We recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of use of the respective third parties before accepting them. Third parties that may set cookies on Our Website include (but are not limited to):

Google Analytics — https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Ads — https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Meta (Facebook / Instagram Pixel) — https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

LinkedIn Insight Tag — https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

YouTube (embedded videos) — https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. CONSENT

6.1. Users are informed that they may withdraw their consent at any time and may delete the cookies stored on their device through the settings of their browser or by adjusting their preferences in the cookie banner accessible on the Website.

6.2. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES VIA YOUR BROWSER

7.1. Depending on Your browser, You may allow, block, or delete cookies installed on Your device by modifying the configuration parameters of Your browser. To change Your browser settings for cookies, please follow the instructions in the help section of Your browser, or use the links below:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/cookies
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/

7.2. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Our Website.

8. DATA RETENTION

8.1. All personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with Our Privacy Policy.

8.2. Some cookies may store Your personal data only for the duration of the session. Other cookies may persist for longer periods, as set out in the table in Section 9 below.

8.3. Data extracted by third-party cookies is typically stored for up to 24 months, unless otherwise specified by the third party.

9. LIST OF COOKIES WE USE

The table below sets out the cookies currently used on the Website. This list may be updated from time to time. The current list is always available in the cookie management tool on the Website.

Note: The list above is illustrative. The actual cookies in use on the Website may vary depending on integrations and analytics services deployed. The cookie management tool on the Website provides the most accurate and up-to-date list at any given time.

10. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS POLICY

10.1. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. The latest version will always be available on Our Website, with the "Last updated" date clearly indicated at the top.

10.2. If You have any further questions or comments regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact Us at info@lacleescapes.com.

11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

11.1. This Cookie Policy is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Cookie Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.