In this Policy you will find information on what cookies are, what cookies may be set when you visit Vacation Genie and how to manage them.

What is a Cookie

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, provide you with a more personalized browsing experience, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. This policy also applies to similar technologies, such as local storage, web beacons, and pixels, which function in a similar way.

The term cookies includes similar technologies for collecting and storing information, such as Local Shared Objects (commonly referred to as "flash cookies") and web beacons or web bugs (including transparent or clear gifs).

Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized by their duration and origin:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device once you close your browser. They enable essential functions like navigating between pages and accessing secure areas of the site.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences and enhance your user experience on subsequent visits.
• First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our website and are used to optimize the performance of our site and services.
• Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external providers who deliver services on our behalf, such as analytics and advertising. These third parties may use the information collected by these cookies to track your activity across different websites.

Opting out of Cookies

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website and to allow us to improve our site. By continuing to browse the site without making any changes to your browser settings to restrict or delete cookies you are consenting to our use of cookies in this way.

Browsers can be set to allow you to reject all cookies, or to accept cookies from websites only for the duration of your visit. Some browsers will allow you to reject just third-party cookies. To manage or disable cookies, you can adjust your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. To learn how to manage cookies on popular browsers, you can visit the browser's help page or refer to comprehensive guides available online. Additionally, you can opt out of specific third-party cookies used for advertising by visiting platforms like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI). Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of our website. Please be aware that if you choose to delete or restrict cookies some features of this website may not work.

For general information about cookies and how to disable them, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/.

How we use Cookies

These technologies help us (1) remember your information so you do not have to re-enter it; (2) track and understand how you use and interact with our services; (3) tailor the services around your preferences; (4) measure the usability of our services and the effectiveness of our communications; and (5) otherwise manage and enhance our services, and help ensure they are working properly. 

We use session and persistent cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary cookies - These are essential cookies that are required for the operation of the website and to allow you to use its features. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website and carry out specific tasks.

Analytical/performance cookies – These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This aggregated information is used to help us to improve the way our website works.

Functionality cookies - These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our website, record information about choices you have made and allow us to tailor the website to your needs. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of location preference).

Targeting cookies - These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed and information from IP addresses. These cookies will be used to make our website, and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to you and your interests.

We may use third party service providers to perform these services for us and when this is the case the cookies may be set by a third party (third party cookies) with our permission. The third-party service providers may share information with other parties. These cookies are not controlled by Vacation Genie. The third-party cookies are identified in the detailed list below.

Embedded content

Sometimes we embed images, videos or other content from third party websites. As a result, when you visit the page featuring this content you may be presented with cookies from these websites. We do not control these cookies and cannot prevent these sites or domains from collecting information on your use of this content and recommend that you review their cookie policies for more information. You can manage these cookies through your browser settings or by using tools provided by third parties.

Social networking and sharing tools

On some pages we may feature embedded share buttons or widgets that allow you to share content with friends through a number of social networking sites. These social networking sites may set cookies that can identify you as an individual when you are also logged into their services. We do not control these cookies, and you should check with the relevant website to see how your information is used.

Data Security and Compliance

We take your privacy seriously and use cookies in compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA. All data collected through cookies is stored securely, and we regularly review our cookie practices to ensure they meet current legal standards. If you have any concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@vacationgenie.com.

Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When significant changes are made, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or through direct communication. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.