We keep cookie use deliberately lean and explain below what is needed to operate the website and secure booking journey.
1. About this policy
This policy explains how The Lobster Pot uses cookies and similar technologies on www.thelobsterpotseaham.co.uk. Cookies are small text files stored by a website on your device. Similar technologies include local storage and device identifiers.
2. Who we are
The website is operated by Charles Bond trading as The Lobster Pot. Correspondence address: 18 Dalden Grove, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7DH. Privacy enquiries: privacythelobsterpotseaham@gmail.com.
3. Essential website storage
Essential storage may be used to provide security, remember privacy choices, preserve information needed during a booking journey and make requested website functions operate. It cannot be disabled through our controls because the requested service would not work correctly without it.
4. Bookalet and Stripe
When you choose to check availability or make a booking, Bookalet PRO provides the booking service and Stripe processes payments. Those services may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary to provide the booking or payment function you requested. Their own privacy and cookie information also applies when you use their services.
5. Weather information
The website retrieves Seaham weather information from Open-Meteo. We do not use that feature to identify you or to create an advertising profile.
6. Analytics and advertising
We do not currently use optional advertising cookies or behavioural analytics cookies. If this changes, this policy and the cookie controls will be updated before those technologies are enabled.
7. Managing cookies
You can review the current website setting on the Cookie Settings page. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser. Blocking essential technology may prevent booking or payment functions from working.
8. Changes
We will update this policy if our website, booking tools or service providers change. Last updated August 2026.