Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 23, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Heritage & Culture Tours Australia uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable social media features
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
| cookie_consent |
Stores cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - tracks website usage |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - tracks website usage |
24 hours |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| fb_pixel |
Facebook advertising and retargeting |
3 months |
| google_ads |
Google Ads conversion tracking |
90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Maps: Provides interactive maps and location services
- Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and embedded content
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing for tour bookings
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- You may see less relevant content
- Some pages may load slower
7. Cookie Consent Management
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Revisiting our cookie banner by clearing your browser data
- Contacting us directly using the information below
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: