Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering information each time you visit.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. They are uniquely assigned to your browser and can only be read by the web server that issued them.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies Always active
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. No personal data is collected by these cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Session management for WordPress — only active when logged in as admin | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences for the WordPress admin panel | 1 year |
| litespeed_* | LiteSpeed Cache | Caching cookies to improve page load speed | Session |
Analytics cookies Require consent
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google’s servers | 1 minute |
We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics 4. This means your full IP address is never stored. Analytics data is retained for 14 months.
Marketing and functional cookies Require consent
These cookies may be set by our third-party partners when you click affiliate booking links. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Booking.com | Affiliate tracking — records clicks to attribute bookings |
| Skyscanner | Affiliate tracking — records clicks to attribute flight searches |
| GetYourGuide | Affiliate tracking — records clicks to attribute tour bookings |
| Travelpayouts | Affiliate network tracking cookie |
3. How to manage cookies
When you first visit Vacanexus, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or customize your preferences by category.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the « Cookie Settings » link in our website footer.
Browser-level controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
Opting out of Google Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a « Do Not Track » (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Vacanexus currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance. We rely instead on our cookie consent mechanism to respect your preferences.
5. Updates to this 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. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: hello@vacanexus.com
For questions about your personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.