Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Dependable Travel Guides uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how our website is used and improve user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems and are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
3.2 Performance and Analytics 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 know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
3.3 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.
3.4 Targeting/Advertising 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 adverts on other sites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may place cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Google Fonts: For font delivery and display
- Pexels: For image delivery (may set cookies when loading images)
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies from being set
- Allow cookies only from trusted sites
- Block third-party cookies
6.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Learn more about our cookie usage
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Remembering your preferences
- Providing personalized recommendations
- Analyzing site performance for improvements
- Ensuring optimal site security
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Travel Street, Adventure City, AC 12345
10. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: