Last updated: December 5, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
1.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary 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.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain security
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Page load time cookies: Monitor website speed and performance
- Error tracking cookies: Help us identify and fix technical issues
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Location settings: Remember your location for relevant hotel suggestions
- User interface preferences: Remember your display preferences
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
- Targeting cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:
3.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Google Maps: Location services and hotel mapping
3.2 Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- Twitter: Social sharing and engagement
- Instagram: Visual content sharing
3.3 Payment Processors
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- PayPal: Alternative payment methods
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for basic website functionality during your visit.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
- Short-term: 1-30 days (for temporary preferences)
- Medium-term: 1-12 months (for user preferences)
- Long-term: 1-2 years (for analytics and optimization)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these tools to manage advertising cookies:
- Google Ads Settings: Control Google advertising cookies
- Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage Facebook advertising
- Your Online Choices: Industry opt-out tool for advertising cookies
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:
6.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Inability to complete bookings
- Loss of login functionality
- Security vulnerabilities
- Broken website features
6.2 Non-Essential Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:
- Less personalized experience
- Repeated requests for preferences
- Less relevant advertisements
- Limited analytics for website improvement
7. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our website through a mobile device or app, we may use similar technologies:
- Mobile cookies: Similar to web cookies but for mobile browsers
- Local storage: Store data locally on your device
- Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
- App analytics: Track app usage and performance
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for major changes
- Displaying website banners for important updates
9. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: cookies@gamehotels.at
- Phone: +43 1 234 5678
- Address: Stephansplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
