1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy outlines how FarHoliday (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://farholiday.com (“Website”). It explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.
This policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and applies to all visitors and users who access our Website. By browsing or using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or cookie settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently, provide essential functionality, and supply insights to site owners.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by our website (farholiday.com).
- Third-party cookies: Set by other domains such as analytics tools, advertisers, or service providers.
We may also use related technologies like pixels, beacons, SDKs, and local storage. For simplicity, all of these are referred to as “cookies” throughout this policy.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on FarHoliday to:
- Enable essential features and website functionality.
- Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and login details.
- Improve website performance, design, and user experience.
- Understand how visitors interact with our site through analytics tools.
- Deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness.
- Enhance site safety, prevent fraudulent activities, and protect user accounts.
Some website features will not function properly without certain cookies.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These are required for basic site operations, navigation, and secure login. They cannot be switched off. Examples include session identifiers and authentication tokens.
Performance and Analytics Cookies:
These help us understand how visitors use our Website and improve overall performance. Tools such as Google Analytics may track pages visited, time spent on site, click activity, and traffic sources.
Functional Cookies:
These remember user preferences like region, language, theme, and saved selections, allowing a more personalised experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
Used to show ads relevant to your interests and measure ad effectiveness. Services like Google AdSense and DoubleClick may collect data such as browsing patterns, ad interactions, and anonymous identifiers.
Social Media Cookies:
These enable features like social sharing buttons and allow integrations with platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
5. Google Cookies and Technologies
FarHoliday uses various Google technologies that rely on cookies, including:
Google Analytics:
Helps us analyze user behaviour. The information collected is anonymous and aggregated.
Google AdSense / DoubleClick:
Uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to deliver personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can manage ad personalization through Google Ads Settings or review Google’s advertising policies at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Google Tag Manager & Consent Mode v2:
Allows us to deploy and manage tracking tags while applying user consent choices as required by Google’s advertiser and publisher guidelines.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third parties to set cookies on our Website for advertising, analytics, and integration purposes.
These may include:
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google, Meta, Amazon Ads) for targeted ads and performance tracking.
- Affiliate programs to measure purchases made through partner links and correctly assign commissions.
- Social media platforms for sharing and engagement features.
- A/B testing or personalization services to test new layouts, features, or experiences.
These cookies are controlled by the respective third-party providers, and we recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies.
7. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to block, limit, or delete cookies through their settings (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Opt-Out Tools:
- Google Ad Personalization: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
Cookie Consent Banner:
On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent notice where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also update your preferences anytime using the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site works, and some features—like login, saved preferences, or personalised content—may no longer be available.
8. Data Retention and Security
Cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time:
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Stay on your device until they expire or are manually removed.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie-related data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live in the United States (such as California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, or Utah), you may have specific privacy rights regarding data collected through cookies. These may include the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information are gathered via cookies.
- Request deletion of cookie-derived data.
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information used for advertising.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us or using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link where applicable.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our internal practices. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can reach us at: info@farholiday.com
