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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. 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 and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Travel Guru Pros uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
sessionID Maintains your session state Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session data 2 years

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 3 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service to understand user behavior
  • Google Ads: Advertising platform for conversion tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
  • Hotjar: User experience analytics and feedback

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Facebook Ads Preferences
  • Hotjar Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • You may see less relevant content
  • Website performance tracking will be limited

7. Cookie Consent and GDPR

In compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations:

  • We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • We provide clear information about each cookie's purpose
  • We respect your privacy choices and preferences

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +1-555-TRAVEL
  • Address: Travel Guru Pros Privacy Office, New York, NY

10. Useful Resources

Learn more about cookies and privacy:

  • All About Cookies
  • ICO Guidance on Cookies
  • GDPR Information Portal

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