Introduction
Welcome to Travel Gourmet (travelgourmet.me). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use on our website, why we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use.
By visiting travelgourmet.me, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the consent banner on this site or through your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies set by the website owner are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by external services to be incorporated into the website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Always activeThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Maintain your session and keep you logged in
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Enable secure areas of the website
- Prevent fraudulent use of our services
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the structure, content, and usability of our site.
- Count the number of visitors to pages
- Track how users navigate through the site
- Identify which content is most popular
- Detect errors and performance issues
Provider example: Google Analytics (Google LLC). Data may be transferred outside the EEA subject to Standard Contractual Clauses.
Legal basis: Consent — you may withdraw at any timeMarketing & Advertising Cookies
OptionalThese cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertising relevant to your interests, both on travelgourmet.me and on other websites. They also help limit ad frequency and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant adverts on other sites
- Measure ad click-through rates
- Enable social media sharing buttons to track usage
Providers may include: Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Inc.), Google Ads. Data may be transferred outside the EEA.
Legal basis: Consent — you may withdraw at any timePreferences Cookies
OptionalThese cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language, region, or saved searches) to provide enhanced, personalised features.
- Remember your language or region selection
- Store your saved destination searches
- Remember display preferences such as text size
Cookie Details
The following table lists specific cookies we set, their category, duration, and purpose.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can exercise your preferences in the following ways.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit travelgourmet.me, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all — enables all categories
- Necessary only — disables analytics, marketing, and preferences cookies
- Customise — toggle individual categories on or off
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
- Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and Security › Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security › Cookies
- Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and Site Permissions
Third-Party Opt-Outs
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking directly:
International Data Transfers
Some of the cookies we use involve transferring data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal data.
Cookie Retention
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period specified in the cookie table in section 4. After expiry, they are automatically deleted. You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you visit our website.
This policy was last reviewed on 28 May 2025 and is scheduled for next review on 28 May 2026.
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This document is governed by applicable data protection law including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) where applicable.