Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 01/01/2025
At Mystic Cottage, we use cookies and other similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, https://mysticcottages.in. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over a period of time so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site.
- Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They enable features such as page navigation, secure access to booking services, and protection from fraudulent activity. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
- Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
- b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter errors. They help us understand how users interact with the site and improve its performance.
- Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar.
- c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences, region, or previously entered information. They enhance the personalization of the site.
- Examples: Preference cookies, location cookies.
- d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We may use these cookies to track your browsing habits and deliver personalized ads based on your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
- Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly and securely.
- Enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences.
- Collect information about how our site is used to improve performance.
- Deliver targeted advertising and promotions that are relevant to you.
- How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
- For Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and other site data.
- For Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- b) Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that gives you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the settings provided in the banner.
- c) Third-Party Tools
You can also manage cookies through tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) for opting out of targeted advertising.
- Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we place, third parties (such as advertising networks or providers of external services) may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies may be used for tracking your activity across websites and delivering targeted advertising.
- Examples of third-party services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.
- Data Collected by Cookies
The cookies we use may collect the following types of information:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on Website
- Referring URL
- Clicks and Interactions with Website Features
We use this data for purposes such as website optimization, analytics, and delivering personalized content and advertisements.
- Cookie Retention Period
The duration that a cookie stays on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them.
We use a combination of both session and persistent cookies on our website.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal or operational reasons. We will post any changes to this page, so please review it regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
- Email: mysticcottages@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 77108 08108
- Address: C-3, Ganga Vatika – Phase II, Opposite Palm Bliss Resort, Near Omkaranada Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201, India.
