Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
- Security cookies (to prevent fraud)
- Preference cookies (to remember your theme and language settings)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, including which pages are visited most often, how much time is spent on pages, and which features are used. This information helps us improve our website and services.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as your language preference, theme selection, and display preferences.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing activity across different websites to display personalized advertisements. You can opt-out of marketing cookies below.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
- • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- • Stripe/PayPal: For secure payment processing
- • External APIs: For flight and hotel data aggregation
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored on your device for a longer period). The duration depends on the cookie type and purpose:
- • Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- • Persistent Cookies: May remain for days, months, or years
- • Authentication: Usually persist for 30 days
- • Analytics: Usually persist for 2 years
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control cookies on your device:
Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Opt-Out Tools:
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track:
If your browser has Do Not Track (DNT) enabled, we will respect this preference where technically feasible.
6. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to track information about your website usage, including:
- • Web Beacons: Transparent images used to track page visits
- • Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device
- • Pixel Tags: Small images used to track conversions
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
RouteWise
Email: support@theroutewise.com