Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 24, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Trails of History uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, in accordance with EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Analyze website performance and traffic
- Provide personalized content and marketing
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (no consent required)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery | 2 hours |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve functionality.
Legal Basis: Consent required
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Legal Basis: Consent required
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your language and display preferences | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed tours | 30 days |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements.
Legal Basis: Consent required
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for advertising and analytics | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google advertising cookies | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party companies that may set cookies on your device. These include:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where they came from, and the pages they visited.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4.2 Social Media
Our website includes social media features (such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter buttons) that may set cookies to track your interactions. These features are hosted by the respective social media companies and are governed by their privacy policies.
4.3 Payment Processors
When you make a booking, our payment processors may set cookies to process your transaction securely. These cookies are essential for completing your payment.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:
Please Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking technologies:
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
- Behavioral Advertising: Your Online Choices
- Network Advertising: NAI Opt-Out
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and our website does not respond to DNT browser requests. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
7. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Company: Trails of History
- KvK Number: 92904300
For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.