1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our website.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Crimson Waves uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Website Functions: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- Marketing: To show you relevant content and advertisements
- Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the operation of our website.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
- Website analytics: Track page views, bounce rates, and user behavior
- Performance monitoring: Monitor website speed and performance
- Error tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and choices.
- Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Location settings: Remember your location for relevant content
- Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Targeted advertising: Show you relevant travel offers and content
- Social media integration: Enable sharing on social media platforms
- Campaign tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, typically ranging from days to years.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance your experience:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Customer Support Tools: For live chat and support features
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or by using device-specific privacy controls.
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, you may experience:
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Less personalized content and recommendations
- Difficulty accessing certain features or services
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification (if applicable)
Your continued use of our website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics cookies that help improve our services
- Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: For cookies required by law or regulation
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For more information about our data practices, please also review our Privacy Policy.