Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28th January 2026
1. Introduction
Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited (“Les A”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website www.lesambassadeurs.com (the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy explains:
- what cookies are;
- the types of cookies we use and their purposes;
- whether cookies are first-party or third-party;
- how long cookies remain on your device;
- how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Les A Member and Guest Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more generally.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (such as a computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
3. Legal basis for using cookies
We use cookies in accordance with:
- the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR); and
- the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Under PECR:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent; and
- All other cookies require your prior consent before they are placed on your device.
4. Types of cookies we use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility.
Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate properly.
- Consent required: No
- Party: First-party
- Legal basis: PECR Regulation 6(4)
| Cookie type | Purpose | Party | Duration |
| .vimeo.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, to make valid reports on the use of the website. | Third-party | 30-minutes |
| lesambassadeurs.com | This cookie is used by Cookie-Script.com service to remember visitor cookie consent preferences. It is necessary for Cookie-Script.com cookie banner to work properly. | First-party | 4-weeks 2 days |
4.2 Performance Cookies (Analytics)
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move around the site. This information is used to improve the performance and usability of the Website.
The information collected is aggregated and used for statistical purposes.
- Consent required: Yes
- Party: First-party and/or third-party
- Legal basis: Consent (PECR & UK GDPR)
| Cookie type | Purpose | Provider | Party | Duration |
| .lesambassadeurs.com | This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics – which is a significant update to Google’s more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. | Google Analytics | First-party | 1 year 1 month |
| .lesambassaduers.com | This cookie is set by Google Analytics. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. | Google Analytics | First-party | 1 day |
| .lesambassadeurs.com | This is a pattern type cookie set by Google Analytics, where the pattern element on the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. It is a variation of the _gat cookie which is used to limit the amount of data recorded by Google on high traffic volume websites. | Google Analytics | First party | 1 minute |
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced or personalised features.
These cookies may also be used to enable embedded content or functionality requested by you.
- Consent required: Yes
- Party: First-party and/or third-party
- Legal basis: Consent
| Cookie type | Purpose | Provider | Party | Duration |
| .vimeo.com | This cookie is used for purposes of tracking users across sessions to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services. | Vimeo | Third-party | Session |
| .challenges. cloudflare.com | This cookie is used for purposes of tracking users across sessions to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services. | Cloudflare | Third-party | Session |
4.4 Targeting / Advertising Cookies
Targeting or advertising cookies are used to deliver content or advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites.
- Consent required: Yes
- Party: Typically third-party
- Legal basis: Consent
None in use
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers where this functionality is used on the Website.
Where third-party cookies are used:
- they are clearly identified;
- they are only placed after you have provided consent (unless strictly necessary);
- they are used only for the purposes described.
We do not permit third parties to use cookies on our Website for their own independent purposes beyond the services they provide to us.
None in use
6. Cookie consent
6.1 How we obtain consent
When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies; or
- manage your cookie preferences by category.
Non-essential cookies are not set unless and until you have provided valid consent, in accordance with PECR and ICO guidance.
6.2 Managing or withdrawing consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:
- clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available on the Website; or
- adjusting your browser settings (please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect Website functionality).
Cookie settings link:
Expanding icon in the bottom-left of the window:
7. Data retention and sharing
Information collected via cookies may constitute personal data.
Where personal data is processed via cookies:
- it is handled in accordance with our Cookie Policy;
- it is retained only for as long as necessary for the specific purpose of the cookie;
- recipients of personal data (where applicable) are disclosed in this policy or at the point consent is obtained.
8. Further information
Further general information about cookies can be found at:
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited
5 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7ED
Email: DPO@Ambassadeurs.com