This Cookie Policy explains how WhereToEscape uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
1. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Always Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Language and region preferences
- Maintaining your session state
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the operation of our website.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Referring websites
We use this data to improve our website and services. You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie banner.
2. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for the services described below:
Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyse how visitors use our website. This helps us improve user experience and identify areas for improvement.
Cookies used:> _ga, _gid, _ga_XXXXXXX
Purpose:> Analytics and usage statistics
Retention:> 2 years to 24 hours depending on cookie
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all optional cookies
- Customise your preferences through our settings modal
4. Lifespan of Cookies
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies:> These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies:> These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
We set the following cookies on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_locale | Essential | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Essential | Session |
| laravel_session | Essential | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Correo electrónico:> support@wheretoescape.com
