Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Ultimate Travel Navigator uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website to improve user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
- Remember your consent preferences for cookies and data processing
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing personalized content.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
- Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing functionality
- Marketing Platforms: To deliver targeted advertising (with your consent)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect the functionality of our website. Specifically, you may experience:
- Reduced website functionality and user experience
- Inability to save preferences or remember settings
- Less personalized content and recommendations
- Difficulty with form submissions and contact processes
7. Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiration date or until manually deleted
- Our cookies typically expire between 24 hours and 2 years, depending on their purpose
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information or set cookies for children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our website or provide any information to us.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: