1. Introduction
Sec and Ecla Travel ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website secandecla.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies enhance your browsing experience by:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Helping you navigate between pages efficiently
- Enabling website functionality
- Collecting information about how you use the website
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses different types of cookies:
3.1 Based on Lifespan
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They enable the website to recognize you as you navigate between pages.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period and are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie.
3.2 Based on Functionality
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. These cookies don't collect information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you've been on the internet.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow a website to remember choices you have made in the past, like language preferences, or your username and password so you can automatically log in.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and enhance your browsing experience. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
- Advertising networks
- Customer support service providers
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads.
5. Purposes of Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
5.1 Essential Website Operation
- To enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website
- To ensure the website performs properly
- To balance website traffic to ensure all users receive a consistent and reliable experience
5.2 User Experience Enhancement
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To personalize content based on your interests
- To remember your login details
5.3 Website Analytics and Performance
- To count visits and traffic sources
- To measure and improve site performance
- To understand how visitors interact with the site
- To identify and address errors
5.4 Marketing and Advertising
- To display relevant advertisements
- To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- To limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- To help us understand if you've clicked on an advertisement
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear informing you about the cookies we use and requesting your consent to place non-essential cookies on your device.
You can choose to:
- Accept All Cookies: This allows all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies.
- Accept Necessary Cookies Only: This only allows cookies that are essential for the website to function properly.
- Customize Settings: This allows you to select which categories of cookies you want to accept.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
7. Managing Cookies
In addition to the cookie management options we provide, you can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:
- Delete cookies from your device
- Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our Site or use all its functionality.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If we make significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a banner on our website.