Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our platform, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core features of our platform
• Security: To protect your account and prevent fraud
• Performance: To analyze how our site performs and identify issues
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our services
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Shopping cart and booking functionality
• Load balancing and performance optimization

These cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not function without them.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:

• Vercel Analytics: Web performance and user experience metrics
• Web Vitals: Core Web Vitals tracking (LCP, INP, CLS, FCP, TTFB)
• Page Views: Which pages are visited most frequently
• Error Tracking: Technical issues and errors

The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language and currency preferences
• Recent searches and viewed hotels
• User interface preferences
• Personalized recommendations

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Track visits to our website from advertising campaigns
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Deliver personalized advertisements on other websites
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

We may work with third-party advertising networks that use cookies to show you relevant ads.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Analytics Providers

• Vercel Analytics: Website performance and usage analytics
• Web Vitals: Performance monitoring

4.2 Payment Processors

Our payment providers may set cookies for fraud prevention and secure payment processing.

4.3 Social Media

If we integrate social media features, these platforms may set cookies to track your interaction with their content.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use your information.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

5.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functionality like maintaining your session.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie type:

• Preferences: Up to 1 year
• Analytics: Up to 2 years
• Marketing: Up to 13 months

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow first-party cookies only
• Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies
• Private Browsing: Automatically delete cookies when you close the browser

Browser-specific guides:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Your Online Choices (Europe)

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our platform. Some features may not work properly, and you may need to re-enter information.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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