Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 16, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Travel Stay SA uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management and security
• User authentication and preferences
• Website functionality and performance

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Identify areas for improvement
• Measure the effectiveness of our content

2.3 Advertising Cookies

We may use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These cookies help:

• Deliver personalized advertisements
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent the same ad from appearing repeatedly
• Provide relevant content based on your interests

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and preferences during your visit.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide a better experience on future visits.

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense. They help us provide better services and relevant content.

4. Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information, including:

• _ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
• _gid: Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
• _gat: Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
• _ga_*: Used to store session state (expires after 2 years)

5. Google AdSense Cookies

If we display Google AdSense advertisements, the following cookies may be used:

• __gads: Used to track user interactions with ads
• _gac_*: Used to track conversion events
• IDE: Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow cookies only from trusted sites
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Our Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

6.3 Google Analytics Opt-out

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Personalized content and recommendations
• Saved preferences and settings
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Some interactive features

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services, such as booking platforms and social media sites. These services may also use cookies, and their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

10. Contact Us

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