Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website discover-guide.com. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain features to function properly.

2. How We Use Cookies

Discover Guide uses cookies for various purposes:

• Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
• User experience: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing: To provide personalized content and advertisements
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visits. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website includes social media sharing buttons that may set cookies from social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver fonts and other assets efficiently. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using your browser's cookie management tools
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Cookie Duration

6.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential website functionality.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They're used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

6.3 Automatic Deletion

All our cookies have expiration dates and will be automatically deleted after their specified duration.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
• Functional cookies: Personalized features may not work
• Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant content and advertisements

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. We ensure that:

• Personal data collected through cookies is processed lawfully
• You have control over your cookie preferences
• Cookie data is stored securely
• Data retention periods are appropriate

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes through our website
• Request new consent if required by law

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

11. Useful Links

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Our Privacy Policy
• Our Terms of Service