Effective date: 01/07/2026
Last updated: 12/07/2026
1. Introduction
Secret Travel Guides (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website performance, display relevant advertisements, and support our content through affiliate partnerships. This Cookie Policy explains how cookies work, which types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – removed when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted
- First‑party cookies – set by our website
- Third‑party cookies – set by external services we use
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. They enable core features such as navigation, security, and basic operations.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies help us improve content, navigation, and user experience by collecting anonymous data such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on site
- device type
- general geographic region
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor website performance, loading speed, and technical behavior to ensure a smooth browsing experience.
Affiliate Cookies (CJ Affiliate)
Secret Travel Guides participates in affiliate programs, including CJ Affiliate. When you click an affiliate link, cookies may track:
- clicks
- purchases
- referral attribution
This allows us to earn commissions at no additional cost to you. These cookies do not store personal information.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
If Google AdSense is enabled on our website, Google may use cookies to:
- display personalized ads
- limit how often an ad is shown
- measure ad performance
- detect invalid traffic
- understand user interests
These cookies may include:
- Google DoubleClick cookies
- Google Ad Manager cookies
- Personalization cookies (if you allow personalized ads)
Google may also use your browsing behavior across websites to tailor ads to your interests.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or previously viewed content, to enhance your experience on the site.
4. Third‑Party Cookies
We may use third‑party services that set their own cookies, including:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager
- CJ Affiliate
- Social media platforms (if you share content)
- Embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube videos, maps)
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Personalized Advertising
If you consent to personalized ads, Google may use cookies to tailor advertisements based on:
- your browsing history
- your interactions with ads
- your interests
- websites you visit
You can manage personalized ad settings through Google’s Ads Settings page.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- block all cookies
- block third‑party cookies
- delete existing cookies
- receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
info@secrettravelguides.com
This is the Cookie Policy for Secret Travel Guides.