Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

This is the Cookie Policy for www.abodevillas.com. To ensure your experience on our platform is as seamless and personalized as possible, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies.


What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.


How we categorize our cookies

We group our cookies into two main categories. You have full control over your analytical data preferences.


Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and to provide the services you specifically request. Under the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, these cookies do not require prior consent as they are necessary for the security and technical delivery of our platform.

  • Security & Fraud Prevention: We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our booking forms from malicious activity and to ensure the security of your transactions.
  • Service Delivery: We use Google Maps to provide the essential geographical data required for you to view villa locations and navigate our destination guides.
  • Site Functionality: Includes cookies for session management, currency/language preferences, and our Intercom support chat to assist with your inquiries.


Analytical Cookies These cookies help us understand how guests interact with our website so we can continuously improve the experience. You can choose to opt-out of these at any time.

  • Purpose: We use these to understand the guest journey, allowing us to optimize site navigation, identify which villa collections are most inspiring, and ensure our booking interface is as frictionless as possible.
  • Technical Insights: These tools help us diagnose technical issues, understand how different devices (mobile vs. desktop) perform, and conduct A/B testing to ensure we are always offering the best possible digital experience.
  • Tools: We utilize Google Analytics, Hotjar, and PostHog. You can review their individual privacy practices here: Google Privacy | Hotjar Privacy | PostHog Privacy.


How to manage your settings

We believe that withdrawing consent should be just as easy as giving it.

On our website: You can update your preferences or withdraw consent for Analytical cookies at any time by clicking the link below: Manage Cookie Preferences

In your browser: You can also set your browser to refuse all or some cookies. Please note that if you disable all cookies (including essential ones), certain parts of the Abode Villas booking platform may not function as intended. Chrome Settings | Safari Settings | Firefox Settings


Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or our technology stack.


Contact us

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact our support team at support@abodevillas.com.