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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 May 2026 · Applies to: ceylonvaluetravels.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage are used alongside cookies for similar purposes and are also covered by this policy.
Under EU law — specifically the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC) and the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), as implemented in Italy by the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — we are required to obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
We classify cookies into two categories:
Strictly 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 language preference. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work as a result.
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the site, and where they came from. All data is anonymised. These cookies are only set if you click 'Accept All' or enable analytics in the cookie preferences panel.
3. Cookies We Place
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cvt_lang | ceylonvaluetravels.com | Stores your selected display language (e.g. EN, IT, FR) | 1 year | Persistent |
| cvt_cookie_consent | ceylonvaluetravels.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences so the banner is not shown again | 1 year | Persistent |
| preloader_shown | ceylonvaluetravels.com | Remembers whether the loading screen has already been shown in this browser session | Session | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to collect anonymised usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and track sessions.
We have enabled IP anonymisation (anonymize_ip) so that your full IP address is never stored by Google. We also operate Google Analytics in Consent Mode v2, which means no analytics cookies are set until you give your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years | Persistent |
| _ga_[MEASUREMENT_ID] | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state | 2 years | Persistent |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours | Persistent |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Persistent |
For more information on how Google processes this data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Data Privacy and Security.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website loads map tiles from CartoDB / CARTO on the Plan Your Journey page. CARTO may set its own cookies as part of the map tile service. These are strictly necessary for the map to display and are governed by CARTO's Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising, social media tracking, or remarketing cookies of any kind.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear. You can:
- Accept All — Enable both strictly necessary and analytics cookies.
- Reject All — Only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
- Manage Preferences — Choose which categories of cookies you accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. Your choice is saved for 12 months.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to:
- Notify you before a cookie is stored
- Refuse all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
For guidance, visit your browser's help section:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Legal Framework
This Cookie Policy is issued in accordance with:
- Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Italian Privacy Code — D.Lgs. 196/2003 as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018
- Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — Linee guida sui cookie e altri strumenti di tracciamento (10 giugno 2021, doc. web n. 9677876)
7. Contact and Complaints
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at: ceylonvaluetravels@gmail.com.
Italian residents have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali.
For full details on how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of our website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, to the extent permitted by law.