Introduction
At Wanderlust Journeys, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and other tracking technologies on our website, wanderlustjourneys.com . 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 "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Think of cookies as little helpers that remember information about your visit. For example, they might remember your login details, your language preferences, or the items you've added to your shopping cart. This makes your browsing experience smoother and more personalized.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This data helps us to improve the performance and design of our website. We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze this data.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may share this information with third-party advertising partners.
Specifically, Wanderlust Journeys uses cookies to:
- Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our website's performance and content.
- Provide targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.
- Enable social media features, such as sharing content on social media platforms.
- Track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set by our website directly. They are used primarily to enable core site functionality, such as maintaining your session when you log in. For example, a cookie might remember your preferred currency (USD, EUR, etc.) or if you have chosen to view the site in dark mode.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for advertising and tracking purposes. For instance, we use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to collect data about website traffic and user behavior. We also use social media plugins, such as the Facebook Like button, which may set cookies to track your activity across different websites.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before accepting a cookie. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies. These tools can provide more granular control over which cookies are allowed and blocked.
- Website Cookie Settings: Some websites provide specific settings to manage cookies on their site. Look for a "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of the website to access these settings.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Here's how to manage cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Wanderlust Journeys
Privacy Department
123 Adventure Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212
Our Data Protection Officer is Eleanor Vance, and she can be reached at [email protected].
Cookie Table
The following table describes the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | wanderlustjourneys.com | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | wanderlustjourneys.com | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | wanderlustjourneys.com | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session information. | wanderlustjourneys.com | Session |
| CONSENT | Used by Google services for consent management. | google.com | Varies |
| NID | Used by Google to remember your preferences. | google.com | 6 months |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | doubleclick.net | 15 minutes |