Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how UK Travel Explorer ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://traveltrustinnovate.sbs/ ("the Website").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Understand which content is most popular

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies: Help authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
• Functionality cookies: Remember your choices and provide enhanced features

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, visitor behavior, and traffic sources
• Performance cookies: Count visits, traffic sources, and measure site performance

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

• Language preferences: Remember your preferred language settings
• Theme preferences: Remember display preferences like font size
• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration
• Retention: Up to 26 months
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Google Fonts

• Purpose: Load web fonts for better typography
• Data collected: IP address, browser information
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different lengths of time:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Essential cookies: Duration varies based on functionality (typically session-based)
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• View detailed cookie information
• Manage your preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control 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

6.3 Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality:

• Some features may not work properly
• Your preferences won't be remembered
• We cannot provide personalized content

7. Cookies We Set

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Be informed: About how cookies are used (this policy)
• Access: Request information about cookies we've set
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

9. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close the tab
• Web Beacons: Small transparent images to track user behavior

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are covered by this policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies
• Legal requirements
• Technology changes
• Business practices

We will notify you of significant changes and update the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://traveltrustinnovate.sbs/

12. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• About Cookies
• ICO Cookies Guidance
• All About Cookies