Cookie Notice

North Wales Finder currently does not use advertising cookies or optional analytics cookies.

Essential browser storage

A Friendly Explorer account uses a strictly necessary secure cookie named nwf_explorer after you open a one-time email link. It keeps that browser signed in for up to 30 days and is not available to page scripts. It is used only for account security and requested features such as saved plans and points.

The private administration and business-management pages use session storage, a browser technology similar to a cookie, to keep a private access key available while that browser session remains open. It is necessary to provide the requested secure management function and is not used for advertising.

Signup pages may generate a temporary random journey reference and send basic progress events to our server so we can understand whether the application process is working. That reference is not stored in a cookie or long-term browser storage.

Third-party services

If you choose Premium, you are redirected to Stripe’s secure checkout and billing portal. Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies needed for payment security, fraud prevention and checkout operation under its own notices. External social-sharing and business links may also use their own cookies after you leave North Wales Finder.

The visitor directory also includes an optional GetYourGuide activity panel. We do not load it automatically. If you press Show live activities, content is loaded from GetYourGuide and that provider may use cookies or similar referral technologies under its own notices. You can use the rest of North Wales Finder without loading the panel.

Why there is no consent banner

We currently use only storage that is necessary for a service you request. We therefore do not display an optional-cookie consent banner. If we introduce non-essential analytics, advertising or personalisation storage, we will update this notice and obtain consent before using it where required.

Managing storage

You can clear site data through your browser settings. Clearing the Explorer cookie signs that browser out; request a new email link to return. Clearing session storage will sign the browser out of private administration or listing management; you will need the original private link or admin key to regain access.

Contact

Questions about cookies or browser storage can be sent to hello@northwalesfinder.co.uk. See our Privacy Notice for wider information about personal data.