Effective Date: This Cookie Policy applies to the Roamki tourism blog. We at Roamki are committed to safeguarding your privacy and that of our visitors. This document provides a detailed explanation of the types of cookies we use, why they are essential, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to allow the functionality of websites, improve user experience, and provide analytical data. Cookies help us understand how our website is being used and assist us in delivering a personalized experience.Types of Cookies
We categorize our cookies into four main types:1. Essential Cookies
2. Performance Cookies
3. Functional Cookies
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are crucial for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and maintaining session information. Without these cookies, the site might not perform properly, and you may not be able to use certain services or receive essential information you’ve requested.Examples of Essential Cookies:
- Authentication cookies – to manage user logins and sessions.
- Security cookies – to support the security measures we put in place.
2. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymized, which helps us understand how different parts of the site perform. By analyzing this data, we can improve our site to enhance user experience.Key Information Collected Via Performance Cookies:
- Which pages are visited most frequently?
- How long do users stay on specific pages?
- Are there any error messages from pages?
These insights allow us to refine our content and website design to better serve our audience.
3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made in the past, allowing us to provide enhanced and more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog post.Common Uses of Functional Cookies:
- Remembering language preferences.
- Saving user preferences and settings (e.g., layout choices, text size).
- Remembering information you’ve input on forms for later use.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
While Roamki does not explicitly use targeting cookies for advertising purposes, if any third-party advertising services are utilized, those may deploy cookies to tailor advertisements to your interests, reduce ad repeat frequency, and measure ad effectiveness. We encourage you to check the specific privacy policies of any services linked within our website.How to Manage Cookies
You have control over cookies, including their management and deletion. Most browsers provide options to manage cookie preferences. The methods to do so vary based on the browser you are using. Generally, you can opt to:- Adjust your browser settings to block cookies.
- Clear existing cookies.
- Accept or refuse individual cookies.
Below are steps for some of the most common browsers:
Google Chrome:
1. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner and navigate to "Settings."
2. Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
3. Here, you will find options to clear cookies and site data or to block cookies from specific sites.
Mozilla Firefox:
1. Click on the three lines in the top-right corner and go to "Options."
2. From the "Privacy & Security" panel, find the "Cookies and Site Data" section.
3. You can clear cookies or configure Firefox to block cookies.
Safari:
1. Click on "Safari" in the menu and select "Preferences."
2. Navigate to the "Privacy" tab to manage your cookie preferences.
Microsoft Edge:
1. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner and choose "Settings."
2. Go to "Privacy, search, and services" and find relevant options related to cookies.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time as necessary to reflect any changes in technology or our policies. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to this Cookie Policy, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Your privacy is important to us, and we're here to assist you.Thank you for visiting Roamki, and for your understanding of our cookie practices.