Last updated: 2 October 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser so it can remember something between pages, such as what is in your basket.
2. The cookies we use
We only use cookies the website needs to work. We do not use analytics, advertising or social media tracking cookies, and we do not use cookies to build a profile of you.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, the website does not ask for your consent before using them.
Gift voucher checkout
Set only when you start buying a gift voucher.
| Cookie | Purpose | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|
wp_woocommerce_session_… | Keeps your voucher order together while you complete checkout | 2 days |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Remembers that you have a voucher in your order | Until you close your browser |
woocommerce_cart_hash | Notices when your order changes | Until you close your browser |
Secure payment (Stripe)
When you pay, our payment provider Stripe sets cookies such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid to process your payment securely and prevent fraud. They are set by Stripe, not by us. See Stripe’s cookie policy: https://stripe.com/cookie-settings
Spam and bot protection (Google reCAPTCHA)
Our booking form and gift voucher checkout use Google reCAPTCHA to tell people from automated bots. It loads only once you start filling in one of these forms. Google may set the _GRECAPTCHA cookie (lasts 6 months) for this security check. It is set by Google, not by us. See Google’s cookie information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
3. Content from other websites
On our contact page, Google Maps only loads if you press Show map. Until you do, nothing is loaded from Google. Once the map loads, Google may set its own cookies under its policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Links to Instagram, Facebook and Google Reviews are ordinary links. Those sites only set cookies if you visit them.
4. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the cookies above, you can still browse the website, but you will not be able to buy a gift voucher.
5. Changes to this policy
If we change the cookies we use, we will update this page and the date at the top.
For how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. Questions? Email reservations@thebotanicalmassage.com or call +351 917 777 160.