Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how slowtravels B.V. uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your personal 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 and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience
  • Marketing Cookies: These track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas of the website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains user session state Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security protection for forms Session

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our website and understand which pages are most popular.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers your language selection 1 year
theme_preference Stores display preferences 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Google Fonts: To load custom fonts for better typography
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): To improve website loading speed

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Important Note

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

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

slowtravels B.V.

Parkweg 291

3028 MR Rotterdam, Netherlands

Phone: +31 10 807 7056

Email: privacy@slowtravels.world

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