This Cookie Policy explains how Travel-Giving LLC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.travel-giving.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| CSRF Token | Security protection for form submissions | Session |
| Cookie Consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga) | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics (_gat) | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Language | Remembers language selection | 1 year |
| Form Data | Preserves form inputs if session interrupted | Session |
Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
- Essential Only: Allow only necessary cookies for website function
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer
- Clearing cookies through your browser settings
- Contacting us at Matthew@travel-giving.com
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies may impact website functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service (when consented)
- Payment Processors: May set cookies during checkout
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we honor cookie consent preferences set through our consent banner.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
Travel-Giving LLC
Email: Matthew@travel-giving.com
Website: www.travel-giving.com