Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Staytica ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By continuing to browse or use our Services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. They are used to remember your preferences and settings, help you log in, show you relevant content, and improve your overall experience.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: These temporary cookies exist only during your browser session and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device between browser sessions, allowing us to remember your preferences or actions.
  • First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by a domain different from the website you are visiting.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies that store or access information on your device:

  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small graphic images placed on web pages or in emails that collect information about your interactions.
  • Local Storage: Technologies like HTML5 localStorage and IndexedDB that provide similar functionality to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
  • Device Fingerprinting: The collection of information about your device's attributes to create a unique identifier.

4. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Services to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and security features. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management
  • Authentication and security
  • Load balancing
  • User preferences (currency, language, etc.)

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the functionality and user experience of our Services.

Examples:

  • Page load times
  • Website traffic sources
  • Error messages
  • Most and least popular pages

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Remembering if you've completed a survey
  • Enhancing your experience with embedded content

4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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.

Examples:

  • Tracking which advertisements you've seen
  • Measuring ad effectiveness
  • Building profiles of your interests
  • Showing you relevant ads on other websites

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists some of the key cookies we use:

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and cookies may change over time.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Services. These third parties include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how users interact with our Services.
  • Advertising networks (e.g., Facebook, Google Ads) to help us deliver relevant advertisements.
  • Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) to enable features like sharing content.
  • Payment processors to securely process transactions.
  • Customer support tools to provide assistance.

These third parties may use cookies for their own purposes, including to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our Services may no longer be fully accessible.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

7.2 Cookie Consent Tool

We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can access this tool by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.

7.3 Opt-Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly with the third parties

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signal that is an HTTP header field indicating your preference regarding tracking or cross-site user tracking. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, we currently do not respond to DNT signals on our Services.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 123 Travel Lane, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567