Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

Last updated: August 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

Hatej Tourism uses cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website to improve your experience
  • Personalize content and advertisements
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Enable social media features and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Cookie consent cookies

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Font size and accessibility preference cookies
  • Form data saving cookies

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • Page view tracking cookies
  • User behavior analysis cookies
  • Performance monitoring cookies

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements.

Examples:

  • Google Ads cookies
  • Facebook Pixel cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Social media advertising cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking

Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat_gtag

Duration: Up to 2 years

Google Ads
Google Ads

Purpose: Advertising and conversion tracking

Cookies: _gcl_au, _gac, ads-id

Duration: Up to 90 days

Facebook Pixel

Purpose: Social media advertising and analytics

Cookies: _fbp, fr

Duration: Up to 90 days

Google Maps

Purpose: Interactive maps and location services

Cookies: CONSENT, NID

Duration: Up to 6 months

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings
  2. Go to "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

  1. Click the menu button → Preferences/Options
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. Go to "Cookies and Site Data" section

  1. Go to Safari → Preferences
  2. Click on "Privacy" tab
  3. Choose your cookie and website data preferences

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of specific tracking services:

6. Cookie Categories and Purposes

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Essential Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
PHPSESSID Essential Session management Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics user identification 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics session identification 24 hours
_fbp Marketing Facebook Pixel tracking 3 months
_gcl_au Marketing Google Ads conversion tracking 3 months

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, please note:

What Will Still Work
  • Basic website functionality
  • Viewing tour information
  • Using contact forms
  • Accessing legal pages
What May Not Work
  • Personalized content
  • Remembering preferences
  • Analytics and improvements
  • Targeted advertisements

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Notify you through our cookie banner if significant changes are made
  • Send email notifications for major updates (if you've subscribed)

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure that:

  • All transfers comply with applicable privacy laws
  • Adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data
  • You have the right to object to international transfers
  • We regularly review our third-party providers' practices

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below:

Essential Cookies Required for website function
Functional Cookies Enhanced user experience
Analytics Cookies Help us improve our website
Marketing Cookies Personalized advertisements

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 604-957-0016

Address:
2219 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4C 1K4
Canada