Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 16, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how WanderSavvy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website wandersavvy.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our Site to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and remembering your preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Site to work.
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load-balancing cookies.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Site’s performance and content.
- Providers: Google Analytics
- Information collected: Pages visited, time spent on pages, bounce rates, traffic sources, device information.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples: Language preferences, display preferences, region settings.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Providers may include: Google AdSense, various advertising networks.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
As an affiliate website, we use cookies to track referrals to our affiliate partners. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie is placed on your device to track your purchase for commission purposes.
Key affiliate partners include:
- Amazon Associates: Amazon uses cookies to track purchases made through our affiliate links. Amazon’s cookies typically last 24 hours from the time you click an affiliate link. If you add an item to your cart, the cookie extends to 90 days.
- Other affiliate networks as applicable.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third parties. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie but may range from days to years.
5. Your Cookie Choices
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect Site functionality).
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our Site may not function properly.
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits.
- Affiliate tracking may not work, which supports our ability to provide free content.
- You may still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to manage your preferences.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
WanderSavvy
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://wandersavvy.com