Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and performance
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To integrate with social media platforms
• To improve our marketing efforts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior and website performance
• Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and improvements

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements:

• Social media widgets: Enable sharing on social platforms
• Booking platform integration: Airbnb, Booking.com widgets
• Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other websites

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use cookies from trusted third-party services:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Google Fonts: Font loading and display
• Google Maps: Location and mapping services

4.2 Booking Platforms

• Airbnb: Booking widget and availability calendar
• Booking.com: Property listings and reservations

4.3 Social Media

• Facebook: Social sharing and plugins
• Instagram: Photo integration
• Twitter: Social sharing buttons

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences for different types of cookies

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 1 year

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Loss of personalized content
• Difficulty with booking processes
• Limited access to some features

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page regularly for updates.

9. Contact Us

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