Cookies Policy
At Wanderlust Escapes, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience when you visit our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be either "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them, while session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies for different purposes on Wanderlust Escapes, including:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, some services may not be available. For example, these cookies help us ensure the security of your session.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they experience error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and design of our website. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about your browsing behavior, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. This information helps us understand how you use our website and improve your experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience by personalizing content and remembering your preferences.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Provide targeted advertising based on your interests.
- Remember your login details to streamline your access to certain features.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
Here's a detailed look at some of the cookies we might use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Performance |
_gid |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
PHPSESSID |
A session cookie used to maintain session state. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
user_preferences |
Remembers user preferences, such as language. | 1 year | Functionality |
ad_targeting |
Delivers targeted advertising. | 30 days | Targeting |
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a website tries to set a cookie. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. This tool will provide detailed information about the cookies we use and allow you to opt-in or opt-out of specific categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: You can also use third-party browser extensions or tools to manage cookies and privacy settings.
To manage cookies using your browser settings, please refer to the help documentation for your specific browser. Here are links to the cookie management settings for some popular browsers:
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and encourage you to review this policy periodically. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer, Isabella Rossi, at [email protected] or call us at (415) 555-0100. Our offices are located at 555 California Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94104.
Thank you for visiting Wanderlust Escapes. We hope you enjoy your browsing experience!