Cookie Policy

1. 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 website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Enable certain functionalities

2. How We Use Cookies

Travel SecretStar uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you use our website, and improve our services. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve functionality and performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site.

Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media buttons and plugins that may set cookies from social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Marketing Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Manager

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

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can also 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

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
• AdChoices Canada Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalized content may not be available
• Website performance may be reduced

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiration date or until manually deleted
• Security Cookies: May be refreshed automatically for security purposes

8. Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling cookie data responsibly:

• We only collect necessary information
• Data is stored securely and encrypted when appropriate
• We regularly review and update our cookie practices
• We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Displaying a notice on our website

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: