Cookies Policy
Introduction
At Wanderlust Escapes, located in the heart of Banff, Alberta, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent and secure online experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, wanderlustescapes.ca. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
This policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding cookies.
Wanderlust Escapes is a travel agency dedicated to providing exceptional travel experiences in the Canadian Rockies and beyond. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
- Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity on a website during a single browsing session.
Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:
- First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, wanderlustescapes.ca).
- Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting. This typically happens when the website incorporates elements from other sites, such as social media plugins or advertising networks.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience on our website, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services may not be available.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This data helps us to improve the performance and design of our site. We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may share this information with advertising partners.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information is used to improve our website and tailor it to meet the needs of our users.
Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how you use our website and improve its usability.
- Personalize your experience by showing you content and offers that are relevant to your interests.
- Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Provide social media features.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more detailed information about the types of cookies we use on our website and their purpose:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages | First-party, Session | End of session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Provided by Google Analytics. | Third-party, Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site. | Third-party, Performance | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Remembers if the user has accepted the cookie policy | First-party, Functionality | 1 year |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertising. | Third-party, Advertising | 3 months |
This table is periodically updated to reflect any changes in our cookie usage.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies. You can do this in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website or use certain features.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Some third-party advertising networks allow you to opt-out of targeted advertising. You can visit the websites of these networks to learn more about their privacy practices and how to opt-out. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To change your cookie settings, please refer to the help documentation of your web browser. Here are some links to the cookie settings for popular browsers:
Please be aware that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Wanderlust Escapes
Attention: Data Protection Officer
10 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1A1
Canada
Phone: (403) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues you may have regarding our use of cookies.
This policy is reviewed and updated periodically to ensure it accurately reflects our practices and complies with applicable laws and regulations. The last update was on October 26, 2025.
For further information about our data protection practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.