Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Ship Inn website uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.

Cookie rules in the UK are covered by PECR, and the ICO is responsible for enforcing these rules.

How We Use Cookies

Our website may use:

Essential cookies
Analytics cookies
Performance cookies
Functionality cookies
Marketing or social media cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are needed for the website to work properly. They may support security, forms, cookie preferences or basic website functionality.

These cannot usually be switched off.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, which pages are popular and how the website can be improved.

For example, we may use tools such as Google Analytics if installed.

Social Media and Third-Party Cookies

If we embed social media feeds, maps, booking tools, videos or third-party content, those services may set their own cookies.

This may include platforms such as:

Google Maps
Google Analytics
Facebook
Instagram
Online booking systems
Video embeds

Cookie Consent

Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.

The ICO says cookie consent must be freely given, specific, informed and involve a clear positive action. Consent cannot simply be hidden in a privacy policy.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also be able to manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner on this website.

Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will be shown on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:

The Ship Inn
6 Rosemary Lane
Downholland
Ormskirk
L39 7JP

Phone: 01704 336688