Bear House Catskills

Luxe Mountain Retreat

Cookie Policy for Bear House Catskills

Effective Date: October 24, 2026

At Bear House Catskills ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Bear House Stays LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and process information on our direct booking website,bearhousecatskills.com.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how we use them when you visit our website, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other connected device when you visit a website.They allow the site to recognize your device, remember your choices or preferences, and ensure the website operates smoothly and securely.

We may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to support essential website functions, process direct booking inquiries and reservations, analyze traffic patterns, and deliver a seamless guest experience. The categories of cookies used on our site include:

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Navigating between pages.
  • Loading direct booking tools, calendar availability, and rates powered by our booking management platform (Lodgify).
  • Securely processing payments via PCI-compliant payment processors.

B. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as search dates, guest counts, or language settings) to provide enhanced, personalized features during your browsing session.

C. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors interact with our site. We use tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console to:

  • Track visitor numbers and traffic sources.
  • Understand which pages or property features are viewed most often.
  • Identify technical issues or broken links to improve site performance and search engine visibility.

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

We may utilize pixels or tracking tags from social platforms and marketing partners to measure the performance of our content and advertisements. These tools help ensure that any promotional messages you see on third-party platforms are relevant to your interest in our property.

3. Third-Party Cookies & Integrations

Because our website integrates specialized short-term rental management and analytics tools, third-party service providers may set cookies on your device when you visit bearhousecatskills.com. These third parties include:

  • Lodgify: Powers our direct booking page, reservation system, and availability calendar.
  • Google Analytics: Collects web traffic metrics and user engagement analytics.
  • Payment Processors: Securely process booking deposits and payments.

These third parties process data in accordance with their respective privacy and cookie policies.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies.

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menu. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or alert you when a cookie is placed.
  • Impact of Disabling Cookies: Please note that if you choose to block or disable essential cookies, certain features of our site—such as searching real-time availability or completing a direct booking—may not function properly.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational tools, legal requirements, or regulatory standards. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact us: