Cookies Policy

At Serene Escapes, we are committed to providing you with the best possible browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, SereneEscapes.com, to collect and use information about you. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. We use this information to improve how our website works.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website usage and trends. This data helps us improve the user experience and optimize our content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Here is a list of the main types of cookies we use on our website:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before a cookie is placed on your device. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website.
2. Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
3. Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools available that can help you manage your cookie preferences. For example, you can use browser extensions to block tracking cookies or clear your browsing data.

Specific Cookies Used and Their Purpose

To provide more clarity, here’s a detailed breakdown of some of the specific cookies we use and why:

• Google Analytics Cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat): These cookies help us measure and analyze how users interact with our website. We use this information to understand which pages are most popular, how long users spend on our site, and where they are coming from. This data helps us make informed decisions about content, design, and overall user experience.
• Session Cookies (PHPSESSID): These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website. They help us maintain your session as you navigate from page to page. Without these cookies, you may need to log in repeatedly or lose your shopping cart items.
• Cookie Consent Cookie (cookieConsent): This cookie records your consent to the use of cookies. This allows us to comply with privacy regulations and respect your choices.
• Advertising Cookies (ad_id): These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They track your browsing activity across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as advertising networks and social media platforms. We use third-party cookies for various purposes, including:

• Advertising: To display targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
• Social Media Integration: To allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms.
• Analytics: To track website usage and trends using third-party analytics tools.

We do not have direct control over the cookies placed by these third parties. For more information about how these cookies are used, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party service providers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with new legal requirements. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at: Contact Page