Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 October 2026 • Clear disclosure on our usage of cookies and local storage technologies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit web pages. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide analytical data to website operators.
2. Our Commitment to Transparency
CrownStay UK (“we”, “us”) operates this website under CrownStay Leisure Media Ltd (28 St Ann’s Square, Manchester, M2 7EF, United Kingdom). We believe in complete transparency regarding the technologies deployed on our website.
3. How We Use Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to:
- Record your confirmation of our 18+ age verification gate so you are not prompted on every page load.
- Store your cookie consent preferences.
- Ensure navigation performance, fluid responsive rendering, and prevent automated spam.
- Monitor anonymous aggregate traffic volumes across our UK hotel reviews.
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies & Storage
These items are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems:
crownstay_age_verified: Stores local storage key confirming you have validated that you are 18 years of age or older.crownstay_cookies_accepted: Stores local storage key acknowledging our cookie notification banner.
5. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our portal. They help us know which UK casino hotels are most popular and identify any navigation friction. All information gathered is aggregated and anonymous.
6. Functionality Cookies
These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferred sorting order for hotel listings or keeping contact form drafts active while you navigate.
7. Affiliate & Referral Cookies (Third Parties)
When you click on an external link to book a hotel on third-party platforms (such as Booking.com or TripAdvisor), those partner websites may set their own tracking cookies to identify that your visit originated from CrownStay UK. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend consulting the respective provider’s cookie disclosures.
8. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies: Temporary files that expire immediately when you close your web browser.
Persistent Storage: Files that remain on your device for a specified duration (or until manually cleared) to remember returning user settings.
9. Your Cookie Choices & Consent
Upon your initial visit, our cookie banner informs you: “CrownStay UK uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. If you stay on the website, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more • Privacy Policy”.
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.
10. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through browser settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or alert you before a cookie is saved. Note that disabling strictly necessary local storage may prevent the age verification gate from functioning properly.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
11. Web Beacons and Pixels
CrownStay UK does not employ intrusive tracking pixels or fingerprinting techniques. Any analytics used are configured strictly to respect user privacy and adhere to UK data protection standards.
12. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our site recognises and respects standard browser Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals by omitting non-essential analytics when such signals are detected.
13. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time to accommodate technical developments or legislative changes. Material adjustments will be highlighted on this page.
14. Inquiries & Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or technical storage, please contact:
CrownStay Leisure Media Ltd
Attention: Privacy & Cookie Compliance Desk
28 St Ann’s Square, Manchester, M2 7EF, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]