Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your experience and keep our services running smoothly.
Last Updated: 1st January 2025
Version: 3.0
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detail on how we handle personal data collected through cookies.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We may update this policy from time to time — any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Besides cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons (pixels), local storage, and session storage for similar purposes. These are covered by this policy.
We classify the cookies used on our website into four categories based on their purpose. This classification follows the guidance of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and UK GDPR requirements.
Essential for the website to function
These cookies are essential for basic website functionality such as page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and shopping cart management. The website cannot function properly without them.
Remember your settings and preferences
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Help us understand website usage
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and where they encounter errors. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
Deliver relevant ads and track campaigns
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to operate. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is technically necessary.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session across page requests | Session | First-Party |
fwuk_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-Party |
csrf_token |
Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session | First-Party |
fwuk_session |
Identifies your booking session | 4 hours | First-Party |
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering preferences and settings. They are not essential but make your visit more convenient and personalised.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
fwuk_currency |
Remembers your preferred currency (GBP, EUR, USD) | 30 days | First-Party |
fwuk_language |
Remembers your selected website language | 30 days | First-Party |
fwuk_recent_search |
Saves your recent flight search parameters | 7 days | First-Party |
fwuk_darkmode |
Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 90 days | First-Party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website content, navigation, and overall user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics | 2 years | Third-Party |
_ga_* |
Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Third-Party |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique visitors within a 24-hour period | 24 hours | Third-Party |
_gat |
Throttles the request rate for Google Analytics | 1 minute | Third-Party |
_fbp |
Meta Pixel — stores and tracks visits across websites | 90 days | Third-Party |
_anonymizeIp). This means your IP address is truncated before it is processed, making it impossible to identify individual users.
These cookies are used by advertising networks to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They remember that you have visited our website and share this information with other organisations such as advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbc |
Meta Pixel — stores referral click information | 90 days | Third-Party |
fr |
Meta — used to deliver, measure, and improve ads | 90 days | Third-Party |
NID |
Google — stores user preferences for targeted ads | 6 months | Third-Party |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick — used for remarketing | 1 year | Third-Party |
test_cookie |
DoubleClick — checks if browser supports cookies | Session | Third-Party |
In addition to our own cookies, we use cookies from trusted third-party services. Here is a summary of the third parties that set cookies through our website:
| Third Party | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Analytics and advertising (Google Analytics, Google Ads) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta Platforms | Advertising and remarketing (Meta Pixel) | facebook.com/privacy |
| Stripe | Secure payment processing | stripe.com/gb/privacy |
| Hotjar | Heatmaps and user behaviour analysis | hotjar.com/legal |
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Below are guides for the most common browsers:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies in compliance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR). Here is how our consent process works:
When you visit our website for the first time, we check for the presence of a consent cookie. If none exists, we display our cookie consent banner.
The banner allows you to accept or reject each cookie category independently — you can accept necessary and functional while rejecting marketing, for example.
Your consent choices are saved in the fwuk_cookie_consent cookie so we remember your preferences on future visits.
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the floating cookie icon at the bottom of any page on our website.
We re-request consent when there are material changes to the cookies we use, ensuring you always have up-to-date control.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, technology updates, legal requirements, or other operational changes. When we make changes:
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please get in touch:
Email: privacy@flightswideuk.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678
Address: 128 High Street, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
ICO Registration: ZAXXXXXX
If you are unsatisfied with how we have handled your cookie-related concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
Our commitment to safe and responsible cookie usage.
We never activate non-essential cookies without your clear, affirmative consent.
All analytics data has IP addresses anonymised before processing.
Change or withdraw cookie consent at any time via the floating icon.
Full compliance with ICO guidelines, PECR, and UK GDPR cookie rules.
Our Data Protection Officer is happy to help with any questions about our cookie practices, consent management, or data protection.
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