Cookie Policy

Introduction
Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Wanderlust Escapes. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, wanderlustescapes.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Wanderlust Escapes, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a positive experience on our Website.
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy , which provides more information about how we handle your personal data. We encourage you to read both policies to understand your rights and our practices regarding your information.
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help websites to remember your preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies on our Website for different purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as logging into secure areas, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the performance and design of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table describes the specific cookies we use on our Website, their purpose, and their duration:
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages | Session | Strictly Necessary |
_ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Provided by Google Analytics. | 2 years | Performance |
_gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
cookieConsent | Remembers if the user has accepted the cookie policy | 1 year | Functionality |
advertisingCookie | Tracks user activity across websites to deliver targeted advertising. Provided by third-party ad networks. | 3 months | Targeting/Advertising |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as analytics and advertising. We have no control over these cookies and are not responsible for their use. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern their use of cookies.
Examples of third-party cookies we may use include:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and user behavior.
- Facebook Pixel: For tracking conversions from Facebook ads and optimizing ad campaigns.
- Advertising Networks: For delivering targeted advertising based on your browsing activity.
Cookie Management
You have the right to control and manage cookies in various ways. Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies unless you have a specific reason to do so.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here's how you can manage cookies in some of the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences
- Safari: Manage cookies and website data in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use opt-out tools provided by third-party service providers to prevent them from collecting and using your information for targeted advertising. For example:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool: DAA Consumer Choice Page
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool: NAI Consumer Opt-Out
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that asks for your permission to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline the use of cookies. If you decline, we will only use strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the operation of our Website. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools mentioned above.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Wanderlust Escapes
Attention: Eleanor Vance, Data Protection Officer
45 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (828) 555-1212
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.