Cookies Policy

Last updated: November 16, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience.

2. Cookie Categories

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session Maintain user authentication state Session (browser close)
ctg_cookie_consent Store your cookie preferences 1 year
CSRF token Security protection against cross-site attacks Session
2.2 Preferences Cookies

Remember your language and interface preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_pref Remember selected language 6 months
ui_theme Remember interface preferences 6 months
2.3 Statistics/Analytics Cookies

Help us understand visitor behavior and improve the site. Requires your consent.

Provider Purpose Duration
Google Analytics (if enabled) Track page views, user flow, demographics 2 years
_ga, _gid, _gat Google Analytics tracking cookies Varies (see Google's policy)
2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Show relevant advertisements. Requires your consent.

Provider Purpose Duration
Third-party ad networks (if enabled) Personalized advertisements Varies by provider
2.5 Integrations/Third-Party Resources

Enable maps, social widgets, and external fonts. Requires your consent.

Provider Purpose Data Sent
Google Fonts CDN Load custom fonts IP address, user agent, font requests
Google Maps (if used) Display interactive maps Location data, IP address
Social media widgets Share content, display social feeds Varies by platform

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies:

3.1 Our Cookie Settings

Manage Cookie Preferences

3.2 Browser Settings

You can also block cookies through your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

Note: Blocking necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

When you consent to third-party cookies, those providers have their own privacy policies:

5. Self-Hosting Option (Recommended)

To enhance privacy, we recommend self-hosting resources instead of using third-party CDNs. Contact our technical team for information about:

  • Self-hosted fonts (eliminates Google Fonts CDN)
  • Local analytics solutions
  • Privacy-first integrations

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Check the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance.

7. Contact Us

Questions about cookies?

Email: privacy@capetravellersguide.com