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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used for remembering your preferences or actions across multiple visits. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Think of cookies like little notepads that websites use to remember things about you. This could be anything from your login details to your preferred language settings, or even the items you've added to your shopping cart. Without cookies, websites would have no memory of your past interactions, making your online experience much less convenient and personalized.
How We Use Cookies at Wanderlust Escapes
At Wanderlust Escapes, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, allowing us to improve its functionality and tailor it to your needs. Here's a more detailed look at how we utilize cookies:
- Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or currency, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit our site.
- Analytics: We use cookies to track website traffic and user behavior. This data helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate our site, and where we can make improvements. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information.
- Marketing: Cookies enable us to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. This helps us show you relevant travel deals and promotions that you might find appealing. We may also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Essential Functions: Some cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies allow you to log in to your account, make bookings, and use other essential features. Without these cookies, our website would not be able to function properly.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. We do not use cookies to collect any personally identifiable information without your consent. All data collected through cookies is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website. Here's a breakdown of the main categories of cookies we use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. | Session |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the performance of our site. | Persistent |
| Functionality Cookies | These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. For example, they can remember your preferred language or currency settings. | Persistent |
| Advertising Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | Persistent |
| Third-Party Cookies | These cookies are set by third-party providers, such as Google Analytics, to track website traffic and user behavior. We use this data to improve our website and deliver relevant content. | Persistent |
Here are some specific examples of cookies we use:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate our site.
- Session Cookies: These cookies are essential for managing your session on our website. They allow you to log in to your account, make bookings, and use other essential features.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or currency settings.
Your Choices: Managing Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not cookies are placed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Here's how you can manage cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may have to re-enter your preferences every time you visit our site.
You can also opt out of targeted advertising through the following resources:
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@wanderlustescapes.com or call us at (828) 555-0123. Our dedicated Data Protection Officer, Elias Vance, will be happy to assist you.
Our office is located at 12 Oak Street, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801. We are committed to transparency and ensuring that your privacy is protected. We regularly review and update our Cookies Policy to reflect any changes in our practices or applicable laws.