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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18th August 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Quinix Burst Steam Railways ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website quinix-burst.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period
  • First-party cookies: Set by our website directly
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
  • To provide personalised content and advertisements
  • To improve our services and user experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
qb_session Maintains user session state Session
qb_csrf Prevents cross-site request forgery Session
qb_consent Stores cookie consent preferences 12 months

4.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - Property-specific 2 years
qb_analytics Internal analytics tracking 1 year

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
qb_preferences Stores user preferences 6 months
qb_lang Language preference 1 year
qb_booking Booking form progress 24 hours

4.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel tracking 3 months
qb_marketing Marketing campaign tracking 30 days
qb_retargeting Retargeting campaigns 90 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on our website:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and services. Google Analytics cookies collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, which is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

5.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with these features.

5.3 Booking System

Our online booking system may use cookies to maintain your booking session and preferences throughout the reservation process.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Necessary Cookies: Disabling these may prevent you from using essential features like booking forms
  • Performance Cookies: Disabling these won't affect functionality but will limit our ability to improve the website
  • Functional Cookies: Disabling these may require you to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Marketing Cookies: Disabling these may result in less relevant advertisements

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may process personal data. When this occurs, we act as the data controller and process this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Where third parties set cookies that process personal data, they act as data controllers for that processing. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for information about their data processing practices.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notification on our website for significant changes

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Quinix Burst Steam Railways
Heritage Station, Platform Road
Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2QR
Phone: +44 1492 847362
Email: [email protected]

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - Cookies Guidance
  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices

12. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below:

This Cookie Policy helps ensure transparency about our use of cookies and gives you control over your cookie preferences while using our website.

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Phone: +44 1492 847362

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