Introduction
At The Globe Trekker Family, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. 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 and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “session” or “persistent” cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted by you.
How We Use Cookies
The Globe Trekker Family uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. 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 helps us improve the website’s performance and the user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or region. They provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from service providers to help us analyze how our website is used, optimize our marketing efforts, and deliver personalized advertisements. These third-party cookies are set by domains other than The Globe Trekker Family and may include Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. Here are a few ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, give you the choice to accept it, or block cookies altogether. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers offer tools to opt out of their cookies. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising Preferences: You can manage your preferences for interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s WebChoices tool or the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out page.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
