Cookie Policy
How Velimora Trek uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
This Cookie Policy explains how Velimora Trek ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://velimoratrek.com. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, personalise content, and provide analytics data to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- vt_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference. Duration: 365 days (accepted) / 30 days (declined).
- PHPSESSID — PHP session cookie for maintaining session state. Duration: Session.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.
- _ga, _gid, _ga_* — Google Analytics cookies that collect aggregated information about website traffic and usage. Duration: Up to 2 years.
2.3 Marketing and Affiliate Cookies
These cookies track your visits to our website and third-party affiliate sites. They are used to measure the effectiveness of our affiliate marketing and to attribute commissions when you make a purchase through our affiliate links.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — Set by partner networks including Amazon Associates and tour operator affiliate programs. Duration varies by partner (typically 24 hours to 90 days).
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: Fonts loaded from Google servers. Google may set cookies when fonts are loaded.
- YouTube (embedded videos): If we embed YouTube videos, YouTube may set cookies. YouTube is owned by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing Site functionality. Disabling analytics and marketing cookies will not affect your ability to browse the Site but will mean we cannot improve our content based on usage data.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@velimoratrek.com.