About Cookies: What They Are and How They Work
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or device to remember information about you, like login details, preferences, or browsing history, for a smoother and more personalized online experience. They typically contain:
The domain they came from
An expiration date
A unique identifier
Sometimes device information and browsing history
Types of Cookies:
First-party (placed directly by the website)
Third-party (placed by partners)
Session (temporary)
Persistent (longer-lasting)
Main Uses of Cookies:
Remembering preferences
Recognizing returning visitors
Measuring marketing effectiveness
Personalizing ads
Improving services
Security
Common Cookie Categories:
Essential: For basic website functionality. Essential cookies are used to deliver core website functions. They allow you to access your account, save your settings, and help protect you by identifying potential security risks.
Analytics: To understand service usage. Usage analysis cookies allow us to gather insights on how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us enhance and tailor our services to better meet your needs.
Advertising & Marketing Cookies: For targeted ads and campaign tracking. Marketing cookies optimize our advertising efforts and personalize your ad experience. They:
Measure campaign effectiveness
Prevent Advertisement repetition
Ensure proper ad display
Select relevant ads for you
Track ad interactions and performance
These Cookies may be set on our Websites and App by us or our advertising partners. These tools help us refine our marketing strategies and deliver more meaningful advertisements tailored to your interests.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies can be used to track analytics like:
Page response times
Visit duration
Error messages
Navigation paths
Interaction rates
Bounce rates
Traffic sources
Device and browser usage
Conversion tracking
Cookie Control & Management Options
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow cookie control
Process varies by browser
Check your browser's help menu for instructions
Device Controls:
Mobile devices offer identifier management options
Steps differ by device
Consult your device's help or settings menu
Interest-Based Ad Tools:
Some ad companies provide opt-out programs
Opting out stops personalized ads from participating companies
You'll still see ads, just not tailored ones
Deleting cookies may require re-opting out
Google™ Cookies -
Google™ Maps API: Used for certain website features
Consent given when using these services
Google manages these cookie settings separately
Google Analytics - Tracks website usage trends
Uses cookies and other data collection methods
For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit Google's Privacy and Terms page. You can opt out of Google Analytics by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on and opt-out of Google's ad personalization.
Cookie Management Options:
You can manage cookies in your browser settings, allowing you to delete them, block them, or manage them on a site-by-site basis. Some browsers also offer features like incognito mode for enhanced privacy.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of cookie management options:
General Cookie Management:
Deleting Cookies:
Most browsers allow you to delete all cookies or specific cookies from a particular website.
Blocking Cookies:
You can choose to block all cookies, which can impact the functionality of some websites.
Site-Specific Management:
Many browsers allow you to customize cookie settings for individual websites, allowing you to block or allow cookies for specific sites.
Incognito Mode:
Some browsers offer an incognito or private browsing mode, which prevents cookies and other browsing data from being stored.
Specific Browser Examples:
Google Chrome:
Go to chrome://settings/cookies to manage cookies.
You can delete cookies, allow or block all cookies, and set cookie preferences for websites.
Chrome also offers Incognito mode.
Microsoft Edge:
Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions to manage cookies.
You can view, allow, block, and delete cookies.
Mozilla Firefox:
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security to manage cookies.
You can choose to block cookies, delete cookies, and manage cookie exceptions.
Safari:
Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy to manage cookies.
You can block cookies, delete cookies, and manage cookie preferences.
We like to inform to customers and public that turning off cookies may affect the working of our website and certain features may not be available or work well.
To learn more about how we process your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy here.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, here's how you can reach us:
support@holidaybuddie.com
Last updated: 01/ 05/2025
