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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functions.

2. How We Use Cookies

Savvy Sightseeing uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration Consent Required
Essential Website functionality, security, load balancing Session/1 year No
Analytics Understanding site usage, improving performance 2 years Yes
Functional Remember preferences, language settings 1 year Yes
Marketing Targeted advertising, social media integration 1-2 years Yes

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Facebook Pixel: Advertising effectiveness measurement

4.2 Social Media

  • Facebook: Social sharing buttons
  • Instagram: Embedded content

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

6. Cookie Consent Management

We respect your choices regarding cookies:

  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for site functionality
  • You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
  • Your preferences are stored locally and respected across visits
  • Disabling cookies may affect website functionality

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

8. International Transfers

Some third-party services may transfer cookie data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact form.

11. Useful Links

  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices
  • ICO - Information Commissioner's Office

This policy ensures compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable cookie regulations.