Effective Date: March 03, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Safaris by Locals (www.safarisbylocals.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and process information when you visit our website. It forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
By continuing to browse this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below—unless you have adjusted your preferences via the CookieYes consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
There are different types of cookies:
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First-party cookies: Set directly by our website
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Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated on our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified duration or until manually deleted
2. Consent Management with CookieYes
We use CookieYes as our cookie consent management platform. Upon your first visit, a banner will appear allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject all non-essential cookies
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Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the cookie icon or “Cookie Settings” link found in the website footer.
More about CookieYes: https://www.cookieyes.com/
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include functions like:
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Managing your cookie consent preferences
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Secure submission of forms
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Enabling page navigation and access to secure areas
b) Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us measure how users interact with the website. We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated data such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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Referrer sources
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Device and browser type
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Country or region (approximate)
Analytics data is anonymized and used to improve site performance.
Google Analytics privacy info:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance user experience by remembering settings or enabling embedded services (e.g., YouTube videos, maps, preferred language). These are only set if you engage with those services.
d) Marketing/Targeting Cookies
We currently do not use cookies for advertising or remarketing. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.
4. Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over your cookie preferences via:
a) CookieYes Banner
Upon entering the site, you can set your preferences via the banner. You can revisit your preferences anytime through the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
b) Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Instructions for popular browsers:
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect how the site functions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third parties (e.g., embedded YouTube videos, social media widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we do not control. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect technical, legal, or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Arnau Duran González
📍 La Garriga, Barcelona, Spain
✉️ info@safarisbylocals.com
Last Updated: July 13, 2025