Last updated: 23 May 2026
A cookie is a small text file a website saves to your device. Bring the Dogs uses cookies for the reasons set out below. Strictly necessary cookies are always on. Non-essential cookies are set only with your consent via the cookie banner that appears on your first visit.
Cookies set by this site
| Cookie | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Strictly necessary | Keeps admin users logged in. Only set if you log in to the back end. | Session |
wp-settings-* |
Strictly necessary | Remembers admin dashboard preferences. Only set if you log in. | 1 year |
| FacetWP filter state | Strictly necessary | Remembers which filters you’ve applied while browsing the places listings. | Session |
| Postcode and radius (localStorage) | Functional | Remembers the postcode and radius you typed into the proximity search, so it’s pre-filled next visit. Stored in your browser only – never sent to us. | Until you clear browser data |
| Cookie consent (CookieYes) | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie consent choices. | 1 year |
Cookies set by third parties we use
| Provider | What it does | When |
|---|---|---|
Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) |
Tracks aggregated page views and visit patterns. Anonymises your IP. | Only after you accept analytics cookies via the banner |
| MailerLite | Tracks newsletter sign-up status and helps avoid showing you the same sign-up form repeatedly. | When you interact with a sign-up form |
| Wordfence | Security cookies to identify trusted traffic and block malicious requests. | Set automatically as a security measure |
| Site Reviews | Anti-spam protection (honeypot field), avoids accidental duplicate submissions. | When you submit a review |
| Affiliate networks (Amazon, Awin, Booking.com, Pawfit) | Records that you clicked an affiliate link, so the network can credit a referral if you go on to buy. | When you click an affiliate link |
Managing cookies
A cookie banner appears on your first visit, asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can revisit your choices at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. You can also clear cookies via your browser settings.
Disabling functional cookies may break a few small things – the postcode-search pre-fill, for instance – but the site will still work.
Third-party cookies you might encounter
When you click an affiliate link, the third-party service may set its own cookies. We have no control over these. Their privacy policies apply when you’re on their site.
Changes
We may update this notice as the site evolves. The “Last updated” date will change.