This Cookie Policy was last updated on 14th March 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom.
1. Introduction
Our website, https://gairlochhighlandlodge.net (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). This policy informs you about how we use these cookies to improve your experience.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small, simple file that is sent along with pages of this website. They are stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Technical or Functional Cookies
These cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known (for example, keeping your session active or remembering details entered into an enquiry form). We place these cookies without your consent as they are “strictly necessary” for the site to function.
3.2 Statistics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use statistics cookies to optimise the website experience. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site, helping us identify our most popular wildlife guides or room pages. This data is anonymised. We ask your permission to place these cookies via our cookie banner.
3.3 Marketing/Tracking Cookies
We do not use advertising cookies to track you across other websites. Any tracking used is internal to understand the user journey within our own site.
4. Cookies Placed on Your Device
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention |
| Gairloch Highland Lodge | Session / PHP | Website functionality | Session |
| Google Analytics | _ga / _gid | Anonymous visitor stats | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Cookie Management | Various | Remembers your cookie preferences | 365 days |
5. Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a pop-up explaining our cookies. By clicking “Accept” or “Save preferences,” you consent to us using the categories of cookies you selected. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings.
6. Enabling/Disabling and Deleting Cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed.
Please note: if cookies are disabled, some features of the website (such as the contact form or interactive maps) may not function correctly.
7. Your Rights & Contact Information
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You also have the right to object to processing.
Contact Details:
Gairloch Highland Lodge, Gairloch, Ross-shire, IV21 2AH
Email: info@gairlochhighlandlodge.net
Complaints: If you have a complaint regarding our use of cookies, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.