Cookie Policy for Shimla View Homestay, Mashobra

1. Purpose and Scope

At Shimla View Homestay, Mashobra ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and enhancing your experience with us. This Cookie Policy outlines the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on our website. Our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of our Terms of Use, provides further details on how we collect and use your personal information.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, how these cookies collect information, and how you can manage them. Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website, and they help us to improve the services we offer.

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and provide a more personalized experience.

2.2 Cookies can be classified into two categories:  

- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until their expiration date or until manually deleted.  

- Session cookies: These expire once your web browser is closed.

2.3 Cookies do not usually store personal information, but the data we collect may be linked to your personal information to improve your experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly. They allow you to access secure areas and make use of essential features. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.

3.2 Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter any errors. This helps us to improve the performance and user experience of our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They also help remember changes you make to our website during your visit.

3.4 Advertising/Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to show ads and other marketing content that is relevant to your interests. They also help us track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns on our website and third-party platforms.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies: We may partner with third-party service providers who use cookies on our behalf to help deliver personalized content and advertisements, as well as analyze website performance.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

4.1 To ensure our website functions properly and provide access to its full features.

4.2 To analyze visitor behavior and improve website performance, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience.

4.3 To remember your preferences and offer a personalized browsing experience.

4.4 To deliver marketing content that is relevant to your interests.

4.5 To gather data about geographic location, IP addresses, browser types, and other technical information to improve website functionality.

5. Cookies We Use

5.1 We use various cookies, including:  

- Google Analytics: To analyze how visitors use our website and generate reports to improve the overall user experience.  

- Facebook Pixel: To track visitor behavior and optimize advertising campaigns.  

- Hotjar: To analyze visitor interactions on our website.

5.2 These cookies help us identify your browsing behavior and tailor our services accordingly.

6. Managing Your Cookies

6.1 Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences by enabling or disabling cookies. You can block cookies or delete existing ones through your browser settings. The methods to manage cookies vary by browser. Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

- Google Chrome: [Chrome Cookie Settings](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en)

- Mozilla Firefox: [Firefox Cookie Settings](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences)

- Safari: [Safari Cookie Settings](https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411)

6.2 Blocking cookies may impact the functionality of our website and limit your access to certain features.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page and will apply to information collected both before and after the revision date.

For questions or more information about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: booking@shimlaviewhomestay.com  

Phone: +918169611240 | +917087331240