Our website, like many others, utilizes cookies. These tiny data files are placed on your computer, mobile device, or browser during your visit to a website. They provide us with insights into your interactions with our site, which aids in its operation and enhancement by collecting data.
This page contains our cookie statement. It outlines the various types of cookies (and related technologies) we employ, the reasons for their use, and clarifies your rights regarding the management of these cookies.
Occasionally, we might use cookies and similar technologies to gather personal information, or information that could eventually be considered personal. For more detailed information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our privacy policy.
We employ two types of cookies on our website: 'first-party cookies' and 'third-party cookies.' First-party cookies are those that we set ourselves, and we use the data collected and generated by these cookies for our own specific purposes. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are placed by external websites that have features linked to our website, such as social media platforms whose sharing buttons we might include (like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X). These third-party entities have the ability to recognize your computer or device not only when you visit our site but also as you browse other parts of the internet.
We utilize both first-party and third-party cookies for a variety of reasons.
First and foremost, certain cookies are essential for the functioning of our website; these are known as ‘essential’ or ‘strictly necessary’ cookies. Additionally, we use other types of cookies to enhance our understanding of your preferences during your visits. These are referred to as ‘performance’ or ‘functionality’ cookies. For instance, they help us tailor content to better match your interests when you navigate our site.
Moreover, we sometimes permit third parties to place cookies on our website for various purposes, such as advertising or information collection. More detailed explanations of these practices are provided further on.
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
If you choose to block these cookies through your browser settings, it could affect the functionality of our site.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about the areas visited, the time spent on the site, and any issues encountered, such as error messages. This helps us improve the performance of our website, making it more user-friendly by enabling us to monitor usage and optimize the site accordingly.
The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, which means we cannot identify you personally from this information. Disabling these cookies means we won’t be able to learn from your visit, thereby hindering our ability to improve your user experience in the future.
For instance, we use Google Analytics to provide insights into how our site is used. More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found here: Google Analytics
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They are also used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Our advertising partners may use targeting cookies to develop a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements on other sites you visit across the internet. These cookies do not store personal information directly but identify your browser and internet device. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
For instance, our website includes targeting cookies from Facebook, which are used to gather information for advertising purposes.
You have the ability to accept or reject cookies, and you can control cookies through your web browser settings. The process for managing cookie preferences varies by browser, but you can typically find instructions in the help menu of your browser:
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If you reject all cookies, be aware that certain features of our website may not function as intended.
To prevent Google Analytics from tracking you across all websites, visit: Google Analytics
For further details or questions regarding our cookie use, please contact us at dataprotection@sojournplanet.com. We are committed to providing clarity on our use of cookies and ensuring your browsing preferences are respected.