At Travel Grant, we value your privacy and are committed to providing you with a transparent experience when it comes to how we use cookies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, browsing activity, and login details. Cookies enhance your browsing experience and help us improve the functionality of our website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
At Travel Grant, we use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the core functionality of the website. They ensure that the site operates correctly and allow you to access secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies store information about your preferences and settings, such as language choices or the layout of our website. They allow us to customize your experience on subsequent visits.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies track how users interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on the site, and how they navigate between pages. This data helps us improve the website’s performance and content. We use Google Analytics to gather and analyze this information.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by Google AdSense and Google Ad Exchange (ADX) to display personalized ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites. They help us show you ads that are more relevant to your interests and allow us to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookie Information
We use Google AdSense and Google Ad Exchange (ADX) to serve ads on Travel Grant. These ad networks place cookies on your device to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
- Google AdSense: Uses cookies to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests. Google AdSense may track your activity across different websites to serve you more personalized advertisements.
- Google Ad Exchange (ADX): This service also uses cookies to provide personalized advertising based on your interactions with our site and other websites.
These cookies help us and our advertising partners show more relevant ads and improve the performance of our advertising campaigns.
4. Cookie Duration
The duration for which cookies remain active on your device depends on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and will be deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are essential for basic site functionality, such as keeping you logged in during your session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period (from a few days to several months) or until you delete them. They help remember your preferences and ensure a smoother experience on subsequent visits.
You can review and manage cookie settings in your browser, which allows you to control cookie duration.
5. Cookie Control Options
You have control over the cookies that are placed on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Here’s how you can control cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Permissions.
If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not work properly, and you may not receive personalized ads.
6. Consent Mechanism
If you’re visiting Travel Grant from the European Union (EU) or any other region that requires user consent under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we use a cookie consent banner to allow you to choose whether or not you consent to the use of non-essential cookies.
You can accept or decline cookies when you first visit the website. If you previously consented to the use of cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser’s cookie settings or using the consent tool on our website.
7. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with new legal requirements. When these changes occur, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the cookie consent banner or by sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: gistbrief@gmail.com
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