Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 21, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Stay Near Versailles (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit https://staynearversailles.com (the “Site”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information to the site’s owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Stay Near Versailles) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Site (e.g. analytics, embedded maps, and advertising).
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for the Site to function (e.g. security, load balancing, remembering your cookie preferences).
- Performance and analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it.
- Functional cookies – remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising and targeting cookies – used to deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Types of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Examples of providers | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Session management, security, cookie consent | Stay Near Versailles | Session – 12 months |
| Analytics | Traffic measurement, page performance | Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager | Up to 24 months |
| Functional | Language preferences, embedded content | YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps | Session – 12 months |
| Advertising | Personalized ads, remarketing, affiliate tracking | Google Ads, Meta (Facebook Pixel), Booking.com, affiliate networks | Up to 13 months |
The exact list of cookies may change over time. You can review the current cookies at any time via our cookie consent banner.
4. Affiliate and booking partners
Stay Near Versailles participates in affiliate programs with third-party accommodation and travel providers (such as Booking.com, Expedia, and similar partners). When you click a booking or referral link, these partners may set cookies on your device to track the referral and any resulting booking. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
5. Your choices and how to control cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner – When you first visit the Site, you’ll be asked to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
- Browser settings – Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Instructions are usually found in the “Help”, “Tools” or “Edit” menu of your browser.
- Opt-out tools – For advertising cookies, you can also use:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. As there is no common industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, the Site does not currently respond to them.
7. Legal basis (EU / UK visitors)
For visitors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, we rely on:
- Your consent for analytics, functional, and advertising cookies (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Our legitimate interest in ensuring the Site works properly for strictly necessary cookies (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Stay Near Versailles
Email: contact[at]staynearversailles.com
Website: https://staynearversailles.com