Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17.04.2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Breathe Tuscany uses cookies and similar technologies on this website in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (stored for a set period or until deleted)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website operates correctly
Improve user experience
Understand how visitors use our website
Support marketing and communication (where consent is given)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They are typically used for:

Page navigation
Security and fraud prevention
Booking or contact form functionality
Session management

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (PECR exemption applies)

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information.

They may include:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Navigation behaviour
Error tracking

We only use these cookies with your consent unless data is fully anonymised.

Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as:

Language settings
Region preferences
Saved form inputs

Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest (depending on use)

d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising and track user activity across websites.

They may:

Track browsing behaviour
Measure campaign effectiveness
Enable social media integration (e.g. Instagram, Facebook)
Build user profiles for targeted content

Legal basis: Explicit consent required (UK GDPR + PECR)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

Google Analytics
Social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook)
Embedded content (e.g. videos, maps)

These third parties are responsible for their own cookie and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Consent and Cookie Control

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings link (if available) or through your browser settings.

6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookies under the following legal bases:

Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest
Analytics cookies: Consent
Marketing cookies: Explicit consent
Functional cookies: Consent or legitimate interest

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Withdraw consent at any time
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to certain processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Breathe Tuscany
Email: info@breathetuscany.com
Registered Address: 11 Villa Road, Bingley, BD16 4ER, United Kingdom