Cookie Policy

Last Updated - May 2026

Argyll & Isles Tourism Co-operative Cookie Policy

About Us

The oban.org.uk domain and website (Love Oban) are wholly owned assets of Argyll and The Isles Tourism Cooperative Limited (AITC) (“We”), and all content published on the site is © AITC.

Love Oban provides visitors with information on tourist attractions, accommodation, places to eat and drink, and activities. It also provides trip-planning information for the Oban, Lorn & the Isles area within the destination of Argyll & the Isles.

This website is operated by Argyll & Isles Tourism Cooperative Ltd (AITC), which is the data controller responsible for the collection and use of your personal information.

You can contact us at: AITC, c/o Ainsley Smith, Argyll Square, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4AT  Email: admin@wildaboutargyll.co.uk 

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please ensure you have obtained permission from a parent or guardian before sending us any personal details.

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on www.oban.org.uk. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some are needed for the website to work properly, while others help us understand how the site is used or provide enhanced features. UK cookie rules apply under PECR, and where cookies involve personal data, UK GDPR also applies.

How we use cookies

• to make the website work securely and effectively.
• remember your cookie preferences.
• understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and performance.
• support optional features such as embedded maps, videos, social media content or booking links.

Non-essential cookies will only be set with your consent, unless a specific legal exception applies. The ICO updated its cookie guidance in April 2026, including guidance on how websites should manage cookie consent and similar technologies. 

Marketing and cookies; Where we use advertising cookies, we will request your explicit consent.

Cookie choices

When you first visit our website, you can:

• accept all cookies
• reject non-essential cookies
• manage your cookie preferences by category

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting Cookie Settings on the website.

Lawful basis for using cookies

• At present, the use of non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality, marketing) is based on your consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
• When the Data Protection and Digital Information Act changes take effect in 2025–2026, certain low-risk cookies (such as those used for basic analytics or performance monitoring) may no longer require consent. If that happens, we will update this policy to reflect the changes while keeping you informed and maintaining your ability to control settings.

Your choices and controls

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage individual preferences

You can revisit your cookie preferences through the “Cookie Settings” link on our website footer.

You can also disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. However, this may affect some website features.

The Types of Cookies we use

• Below is a typical list of cookies and their purposes. The exact cookies may change as we update our services:
  • Strictly necessary cookies; Required for security, navigation, forms, cookie preference storage and core website functions. These do not require consent
  • Analytics/statistical cookies; Help us understand how visitors use the site, including page views, popular content and user journeys. Consent is required unless configured to meet a legal exception.
  • Functional cookies; Remember optional choices such as display preferences or enhanced website features. Consent may be required depending on the purpose.
  • Embedded content and third-party cookies; May be used by services such as maps, video players, social media feeds or external booking tools. Consent is required before these are loaded unless an exception applies.

We review cookies regularly and update this list to reflect any changes.

Third-party services

• Some pages may include third-party services, such as embedded maps, videos, social media tools, analytics platforms or booking links. These providers may set their own cookies if you allow them. 

Retention of cookie data

• Analytics data: retained for up to 26 months, unless you withdraw consent earlier.
• Essential cookies: kept only as long as needed for site functionality.
• Marketing cookies (if introduced): retention periods will be clearly stated and based on your consent.

Your rights

You can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings option on this website. We will only set non-essential cookies with your consent, unless a specific legal exception applies. We will clearly explain which cookies we use, what they do, why we use them, who provides them, and how long they remain on your device. Where cookies or similar technologies involve personal data, you also have rights under UK data protection law, including the right to access your personal data, ask for it to be corrected or deleted, object to or restrict certain processing, and complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how your data is handled

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us at admin@wildaboutargyll.co.uk

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We review this Cookie Policy regularly to ensure it reflects changes in legislation, technology, and our practices. The Last Updated” date at the top will tell you when it was last reviewed.