GoWeekender

Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how GoWeekender ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, including the GoWeekender Host Portal and main website. By continuing to browse our websites, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Quick Summary

We use cookies to improve your experience
Essential cookies cannot be disabled
You can manage cookie preferences
Your data is protected securely

Cookie Categories

We use 4 types of cookies: Essential (required), Analytics, Functionality, and Advertising. You can manage non-essential cookies anytime.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).

We use cookies to:

  • •Enable Core Functionality: Ensure our websites work correctly and securely
  • •Remember Your Preferences: Save your language settings, login status, and display preferences
  • •Analyze Performance: Understand how visitors use our websites to improve functionality
  • •Personalize Experience: Deliver relevant content and recommendations based on your interests
  • •Facilitate Marketing: Show you relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
  • •Support Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our websites to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

  • •User authentication and secure login
  • •Session management and security
  • •Load balancing and server optimization
CookiePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your session while browsingSession
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgerySession
auth_tokenKeeps you logged in to your account30 days
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites by collecting anonymous data.

  • •Number of visitors and page views
  • •Pages visited and navigation paths
  • •Time spent on pages
  • •Traffic sources and referrals
CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique visitors2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsStores session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes visitors24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottles request rate1 minute

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our websites to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

  • •Language preferences
  • •Region/location settings
  • •User interface customizations
  • •Recently viewed packages or trips
CookiePurposeDuration
languageRemembers your language preference1 year
location_prefStores your location preference1 year
recent_packagesTracks recently viewed travel packages30 days
dashboard_layoutRemembers dashboard preferences1 year

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests.

  • •Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • •Limit ad frequency
  • •Build user profiles for personalized marketing
CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_fbpFacebookFacebook pixel tracking90 days
frFacebookAd delivery and measurement90 days
IDEGoogle DoubleClickAd personalization1 year
NIDGoogleAd preferences6 months

Our websites may also use cookies from third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data to personalize ads in its network.

4.2 Google Ads / DoubleClick

We use Google advertising services to show relevant ads to users. These services place cookies to track conversions and retarget visitors.

4.3 Facebook/Meta Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure ad effectiveness and build custom audiences for advertising.

4.4 Payment Processors

When you make payments, our payment processors (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe) may set cookies for security and fraud prevention.

4.5 Live Chat / Support

If we use live chat tools, they may set cookies to maintain your conversation history and identify returning visitors.

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our websites, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • •Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookie categories
  • •Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
  • •Customize Settings: Choose which cookie categories to enable

5.2 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • •Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • •Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • •Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking:

  • •Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • •Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
  • •Facebook: Manage Facebook Ad Preferences

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, our websites may not respond to DNT signals due to the lack of an industry standard.

The GoWeekender Host Portal (host.goweekender.com) uses additional cookies specific to travel organizers:

Cookie/TypePurposeDuration
host_session, remember_tokenSecure login and session management for hostsAuthentication
dashboard_filters, analytics_rangeRemember dashboard settings and date rangesDashboard
draft_package_id, upload_progressSave draft packages and track uploadsPackage Management
notification_settings, payout_preferenceStore host-specific settingsPreferences

In addition to cookies, we may use:

  • •Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for features like offline access and caching
  • •Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session
  • •Web Beacons/Pixels: Tiny images that track user actions (used in emails and on web pages)
  • •Fingerprinting: We do NOT use browser fingerprinting techniques

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

  • •Secure (HTTPS) transmission of all cookies
  • •HttpOnly flag on authentication cookies to prevent JavaScript access
  • •SameSite attribute to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • •Regular review and removal of unnecessary cookies

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws:

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):

  • •Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • •Right to access information about cookies used
  • •Right to request deletion of cookie data

For Indian Users (DPDP Act 2023):

  • •Rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
  • •Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Email: hello@goweekender.in

Website: www.goweekender.in

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By using GoWeekender websites, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.