This Cookie Policy explains how ATPM, Unipessoal Lda., operating as Mercedes Country House, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.mercedescountryhouse.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, enabling website functionality, and collecting information about how you use the site.

Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may be set by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use ("third-party cookies").

Your Consent

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the booking widget. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
JSESSIONID / crumb	Squarespace	Session management and CSRF protection	Session
ss_cvr	Squarespace	Unique visitor identification for first-party analytics	2 years
ss_cvt	Squarespace	Current visit tracking	30 minutes
ss_cid	Squarespace	Session identification for Squarespace internal analytics	2 years

Note: Amenitiz booking widget sets session cookies to enable reservation functionality. Specific cookie names can be confirmed via Amenitiz documentation — update before launch if available.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set after you provide explicit consent.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics (GA4)	Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number	2 years
_ga_[container-id]	Google Analytics (GA4)	Maintains session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics (GA4)	Distinguishes unique users (24-hour window)	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics (GA4)	Throttles request rate on high-traffic sites	1 minute

Google Analytics data is processed with IP anonymisation enabled. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They are only set after you provide explicit consent.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_gcl_au	Google Ads	Stores conversion data related to ad clicks	90 days
_gcl_aw	Google Ads	Stores the Google Ads click identifier	90 days
IDE	Google (DoubleClick)	Used for targeted advertising and measuring ad performance	13 months

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Meta (Facebook/Instagram)	Stores and tracks visits across websites for Facebook and Instagram advertising	3 months
_fbc	Meta (Facebook/Instagram)	Stores the Facebook click identifier for conversion attribution	2 years

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable third-party functionality embedded in the site and require consent where they track usage across sessions.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
GoHighLevel cookies	GoHighLevel	CRM session tracking and form submission	Session / persistent
Amenitiz booking cookies	Amenitiz	Enables the booking engine to function, maintain session state, and process reservations	Session / persistent

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Tool

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This will reopen the consent banner, allowing you to accept or reject each category of cookies.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the booking engine.

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage and web beacons (small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails to track whether content has been viewed). These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. If we introduce new categories of cookies or new third-party providers, we will seek your consent before placing those cookies on your device.

Contact Us

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

ATPM, Unipessoal Lda.

Lugar Medronhal 475Z, 8005-502 Santa Barbara de Nexe, Faro, Portugal

Email: info@mercedescountryhouse.com

Phone: +351 963 830 660

For information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.