HOTEL COPENHAGEN
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Hotel Copenhagen (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data in general.
We use cookies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Danish Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven) and the Danish Executive Order on Cookies (Cookiebekendtgørelsen), which implements the EU ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, or how you use the site.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags and local storage. In this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies”.
2. Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because they are required for the website to function, and do not require your consent. All other categories of cookies are only set if you give your consent.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, accessibility, and remembering your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended. These cookies do not require your consent.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They are only set with your consent.
3.3 Analytics / Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or pseudonymously. We use this information to improve the website and our services. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver advertising that is relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set with your consent.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website is built on WordPress and uses Google Analytics for statistics. Below is an overview of the main cookies used. The exact list of cookies may vary depending on which pages you visit and which features you use.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
Tests whether your browser accepts cookies | Session | Hotel Copenhagen (WordPress) |
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] |
Keeps administrators logged in to the WordPress back-end | Session / 14 days | Hotel Copenhagen (WordPress) |
wp-settings-[UID] |
Stores interface preferences for logged-in users | 1 year | Hotel Copenhagen (WordPress) |
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session state | Session | Hotel Copenhagen (WordPress) |
cookie_consent (or equivalent from our consent management platform) |
Stores your cookie preferences | Up to 12 months | Hotel Copenhagen |
4.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 provided by Google Ireland Limited (with onward processing by Google LLC in the United States) to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation and data processing terms in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID | 2 years | |
_ga_[container-id] |
Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years | |
_gid |
Distinguishes users (where applicable) | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Throttles the request rate | 1 minute |
For more information on how Google uses data, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Third-Party Cookies and International Transfers
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as Google. When you consent to analytics or marketing cookies, personal data (including your IP address and device identifiers) may be transferred to these third parties and, in some cases, to countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States.
Transfers to the United States take place on the basis of:
- the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where the recipient is certified), and/or
- the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission, supplemented by additional technical and organisational measures where necessary.
You can obtain more information about the safeguards in place by contacting us at reception@hotelcopenhagen.dk.
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Via our cookie banner: click the cookie settings link in the footer of our website to change or withdraw your consent at any time.
- Via your browser: most browsers allow you to view, manage, block and delete cookies. You can find instructions for the most common browsers here:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Opt out of Google Analytics: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Retention
Your consent to cookies is stored for up to 12 months, after which you will be asked to confirm your preferences again. Individual cookies are retained for the periods stated in the tables in section 4.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of the policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Hotel Copenhagen Egilsgade 33, 2300 København S, Denmark Email: reception@hotelcopenhagen.dk Phone: +45 32 96 27 27 CVR-no.: 27625126
For data protection enquiries specifically, please contact our privacy contact at reception@hotelcopenhagen.dk with the subject line “Privacy – Cookie Enquiry”.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) at www.datatilsynet.dk.