Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 28, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses; they are simply data files.

How We Use Cookies

CandidVacations uses cookies to provide a secure, personalized, and efficient booking experience. We also use third-party cookies from partners like Google and Meta to help us understand site traffic and deliver relevant advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always Active

Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, shopping cart

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features like logging in, maintaining your session, and completing bookings. The site cannot function properly without them.

Analytics & Performance

Optional

Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, page view tracking

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, where users drop off, and how we can improve performance. All data is aggregated and anonymized.

Functional

Optional

Examples: Language preference, currency preference, remembered searches

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you've made (like your preferred currency or language) to provide a more personalized experience.

Marketing & Advertising

Optional

Examples: Google Ads, Meta Pixel, retargeting cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to deliver relevant advertisements. They are placed by our advertising partners. Opting out does not mean you'll see fewer ads — just less relevant ones.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject optional, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may break core site functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
Ad Preferences: Manage advertising cookie preferences through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out at optout.aboutads.info.

Cookie Duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years depending on the cookie's purpose) or until you delete them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us at privacy@candidvacations.com or call 1-888-509-8940.