1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and providing personalized content.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They are used to store a unique session identifier while you browse our website. | Session |
| Persistent Cookies | These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences. | 1 day to 2 years |
| First-Party Cookies | These cookies are set by our website domain directly. | Varies |
| Third-Party Cookies | These cookies are set by third-party domains, such as analytics providers and advertising networks. | Varies |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics. | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate for Google Analytics. | 1 minute | |
| sessionID | Maintains user session state across page requests. | Terruvah | Session |
| preferences | Stores user preferences such as currency and language selection. | Terruvah | 1 year |
| recentSearches | Stores recent travel searches to improve user experience. | Terruvah | 30 days |
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your computer.
Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
7. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-1234
Address: 123 Travel Street, Suite 500, New York, NY 10001, USA
Last Updated: March 15, 2025