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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience

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Cookie Notice

Effective Date: April 19, 2026 | Last Updated: April 19, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionalities.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for the same purposes. In this policy, we refer to all these technologies collectively as "cookies."

2. How We Use Cookies

Chronicles Expedition uses cookies for several purposes, which we categorize as follows:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session state across page requests Session
csrf_token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preference settings 1 year

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and see which pages are most popular.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users for 24 hours 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_pref Remembers your selected language preference 1 year
currency_pref Remembers your preferred currency for pricing 1 year
recently_viewed Tracks recently viewed expeditions for quick access 30 days

2.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - delivers advertisements 3 months
fr Facebook - advertising and measurement 3 months

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
  • Facebook/Meta: Used for advertising and social media integration. Their privacy policy is at facebook.com/policy.php
  • YouTube: Embedded video content may set cookies. Google's privacy policy applies
  • Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal may set cookies during payment processing

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All Cookies: Consent to all cookie categories
  • Customize Preferences: Select which cookie categories you accept
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

4.1 Browser Controls

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

  • Delete all cookies stored on your device
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.

4.2 How to Manage Cookies by Browser

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org or aboutcookies.org.

5. Cookie Consent & GDPR Compliance

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to:

  • Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
  • Provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use
  • Allow you to withdraw consent as easily as you gave it
  • Only use cookies that are strictly necessary without consent

Our cookie consent mechanism ensures compliance with these requirements. We record your consent preferences and respect your choices.

6. Data Collected by Cookies

The information collected by cookies may include:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
  • Click patterns and navigation paths

This data is used in aggregated form and does not personally identify you unless combined with other information.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date
  • Displaying a notice on our website when you next visit
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

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

Chronicles Expedition
Email: privacy@chroniclesexpedition.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable laws.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

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