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Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience and how you can manage your preferences.

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Ethio Wildlife Tours uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us at info@ethiowildlifetours.com.

Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always on

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Session management
  • Security tokens
  • Load balancing
  • User authentication state

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics (page views, session duration)
  • Error tracking
  • Feature usage statistics

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference, currency selection, and dark mode setting.

  • Language preference
  • Currency selection
  • Dark/light mode preference
  • Recently viewed tours

Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Optional

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly.

  • Social media pixels (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used. Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses or personal information such as your name or bank details. They simply help websites remember your preferences and actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

Ethio Wildlife Tours uses cookies to: • Keep you signed in to your account during your visit • Remember your preferences (language, currency, dark mode) • Understand how you use our website so we can improve it • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns • Provide relevant content and personalised experiences • Ensure the security and integrity of our website We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to track your activity across unrelated websites without your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four categories of cookies, described in detail in the table above. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. For all other categories, you can manage your preferences using our cookie settings or your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include: • Google Analytics: used to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by this service. • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok): these platforms may set cookies when you interact with social sharing buttons or embedded content on our site. • Payment processors: our payment partners may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services directly.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies: Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can also set your browser to block cookies entirely, though this may affect website functionality. • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For advertising cookies, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US). Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to complete bookings or access your account.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies are stored for different lengths of time: • Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser • Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them • Third-party cookies: retention periods are determined by the respective third parties You can view and delete individual cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: Ethio Wildlife Tours Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Email: info@ethiowildlifetours.com Phone: +251 940 802 222