Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user preferences and behavior.

2. How We Use Cookies

Travel Pinnacle Guide uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Enable security features and prevent fraud
• Support our marketing and advertising efforts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, some services you have asked for cannot be provided.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors get error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google Fonts: For enhanced typography
• Google Maps: For location services and directions

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook Pixel: For advertising and analytics
• Instagram: For social media integration
• LinkedIn: For professional networking features

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Support: For live chat and support services
• Marketing Tools: For email marketing and automation

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during your visit to our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on subsequent visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Your Rights and Consent

Under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Be informed about our use of cookies
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access information about the cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookies (where technically feasible)

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

Last updated: January 1, 2025