Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies doseofholiday.com uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide site owners with information about how their site is used.
Your consent choices
When you first visit this site, a banner asks for your consent for non-essential cookies. You can choose:
- Accept all — essential + analytics cookies enabled.
- Essential only — only strictly necessary cookies are set.
Your preference is stored for 12 months. You can change it at any time by clearing your browser cookies or using the link in our footer.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies (always active)
These are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hmw_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (essential/all) | 1 year |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | Next.js framework session management (if applicable) | Session |
Analytics cookies (optional — set only with your consent)
We use Google Analytics 4 and Hotjar to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve content and navigation. IP addresses are anonymised before storage.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 2 years |
| _hjSessionUser_* | Hotjar | Unique user ID across sessions | 1 year |
| _hjSession_* | Hotjar | Current session data (heatmaps) | 30 minutes |
| _hjFirstSeen | Hotjar | Identifies first-time visitors | Session |
Affiliate tracking (third-party)
When you click an affiliate link (e.g. to Booking.com, Skyscanner), the destination site may set its own cookies to track your visit for commission attribution. These are set by the third party — not by us — and are subject to their own cookie policies. We receive aggregate click and commission data only; we never receive your personal identity from these partners.
How to manage or delete cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Links to instructions for the most common browsers:
Note: Blocking all cookies will affect site functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
Contact
Questions about cookies? privacy@doseofholiday.com
Manage your preferences: To change your consent choice, clear the hmw_consent cookie in your browser settings and reload the page. The consent banner will reappear.