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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide secure authentication, and supply reporting information to website owners.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as browser Local Storage and Session Storage, which allow data to be stored locally within your browser without transmitting it with every server request.
2. Why We Use Cookies
At V Tours & Safaris, we use cookies and related storage technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for core website navigation, session security, CSRF protection, and authenticated access to our administrative consoles.
- Functionality & Preferences: To remember your chosen travel currency (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP, TZS) and preferred language so you do not have to reset them on every visit.
- Analytics & Performance: To understand how guests explore our safari packages, day trips, and destination guides, helping us optimize page load speed and improve tour itineraries.
- Attribution & Marketing: To identify which travel search queries or partner websites connected you with our safari offerings.
3. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table lists the active cookies and storage mechanisms employed on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| site_admin_session | Strictly Necessary | Secure session token for verified administrators. | 7 days / Session |
| vtours_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your accepted cookie categories and consent timestamps. | 1 year |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Functional | Remembers your preferred language across pages and visits. | 1 year |
| preferred_currency | Functional | Remembers your chosen pricing currency (USD, EUR, TZS, etc.). | 1 year |
| vtours_attribution | Analytics | Anonymously records initial referral channel (search, partner, direct) for tour bookings. | 30 days |
| vtours_visitor_id | Analytics (Local) | Pseudonymous unique identifier for visitor metrics. | Persistent |
| vtours_session_id | Analytics (Session) | Temporary identifier discarded when your browser tab is closed. | Session |
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights through our interactive preferences tool at any time:
Alternatively, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their browser settings. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functioning and security of the website.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in operational practices, legal obligations, or new safari booking capabilities. When changes are published, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our team:
V Tours & Safaris
Kiembesamaki, Mkunazi Wa Kwanza, Road. Zanzibar Tanzania
Email: info@vtoursandsafaris.com
Telephone: +255656934091