Cookie & Analytics Policy – Villetta Uliveto
Last Updated: 07/06/2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie & Analytics Policy explains how Villetta Uliveto ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.villettauliveto.com.
This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used as described in this Policy. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function correctly, remember preferences, improve user experience, analyse website performance, and support booking and payment functionality.
Similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and tracking technologies may also be used and are referred to collectively in this Policy as "cookies".
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and functionality of the website.
They enable functions such as:
Website security;
Page navigation;
Form submissions;
Booking functionality;
Fraud prevention;
Session management.
These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences because the website cannot operate properly without them.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
With your consent, analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
Information collected may include:
Pages viewed;
Visitor journeys through the website;
Time spent on pages;
Clicks and interactions;
Device and browser information;
Referring websites;
Approximate geographic location derived from IP addresses;
Website performance information.
This information helps us improve website content, functionality, and the overall visitor experience.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help remember preferences and settings chosen by visitors.
These cookies may improve the functionality and personalisation of the website.
Booking and Transaction Cookies
Certain cookies may be required to support booking requests, reservation management, identity verification, fraud prevention, and payment processing.
These cookies may be provided by third-party booking, verification, and payment providers integrated with our website.
4. Squarespace
Our website is hosted by Squarespace.
Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies that support:
Website security;
Website functionality;
Analytics and performance monitoring;
Visitor session management;
Technical troubleshooting.
Squarespace may collect information including:
IP address;
Browser type;
Device information;
Website activity;
Pages visited;
Clicks and interactions;
Referring websites.
Further information regarding Squarespace cookies can be found in Squarespace's own documentation and privacy information.
5. Bookalet
We use Bookalet as our booking and property management system.
Where booking forms, availability calendars, reservation systems, or booking widgets are integrated into the website, Bookalet may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Manage booking sessions;
Remember booking selections;
Process reservation requests;
Maintain website functionality.
Bookalet may process information relating to your interaction with booking services provided through the website.
6. Truvi
We use Truvi to assist with guest identity verification, fraud prevention, and booking security.
Where guests are directed to complete identity verification, Truvi may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Verify identity;
Prevent fraud;
Maintain secure sessions;
Detect suspicious activity;
Improve verification services.
Truvi may collect technical information relating to devices and browsers used during the verification process.
7. Google Vacation Rentals and Google Services
Our property may be promoted through Google Vacation Rentals and related Google services.
Google may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Measure website traffic;
Analyse visitor behaviour;
Attribute bookings and referrals;
Improve advertising effectiveness;
Support website functionality.
Google may collect information such as:
Device information;
Browser information;
IP address;
Referring website information;
User interactions with our website.
Google's use of data is governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies.
8. Stripe
Payments made through our website may be processed by Stripe.
Stripe may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Process payments securely;
Prevent fraud;
Authenticate transactions;
Maintain secure payment sessions;
Detect suspicious activity.
These technologies are necessary to support secure online payments.
9. PayPal
Where PayPal is offered as a payment method, PayPal may place cookies or similar technologies on your device.
These technologies may be used to:
Process payments;
Authenticate users;
Prevent fraud;
Improve security;
Maintain payment sessions.
PayPal processes information in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies.
10. Squarespace Email Marketing
We may use Squarespace Email Campaigns to send newsletters, special offers, property updates, and other marketing communications to individuals who have subscribed to receive them or who have otherwise provided consent where required by law.
Emails sent through Squarespace Email Campaigns may contain tracking technologies such as pixels and similar technologies that allow us to understand how recipients interact with our emails.
Information collected may include:
Whether an email has been opened;
Links clicked within the email;
General engagement with email content;
Device and browser information associated with email interactions.
This information helps us measure the effectiveness of our communications and improve future marketing activities.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Marketing communications will only be sent where permitted under applicable data protection and electronic marketing laws.
11. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the services used, cookies may collect information including:
IP address;
Device identifiers;
Browser information;
Operating system;
Geographic location (approximate);
Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
Click activity;
Search activity;
Booking interactions;
Payment interactions;
Referral information.
Some of this information may constitute personal data under applicable data protection laws.
12. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
View stored cookies;
Delete cookies;
Block cookies;
Receive notifications when cookies are set.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including booking and payment services.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie & Analytics Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or the services used on our website.
Any updates will be published on this page and become effective upon publication.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie & Analytics Policy, please contact:
Villetta Uliveto
Business correspondence address: 31 Gloucester Road, Bristol. UK. BS7 8AA