1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Dazzling Routes ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dazzling-routes.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

2.1 Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies to prevent fraud
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Language selection
• Form data retention
• Accessibility features

3.3 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:

• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• How you navigate through our website
• Which content is most popular
• Traffic sources and referral information

3.4 Marketing Cookies

With your consent, marketing cookies help us deliver relevant content:

• Tracking visits across websites
• Building advertising profiles
• Measuring advertising effectiveness
• Delivering targeted content

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

5.1 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand website usage. These services may set cookies to:

• Track page views and user journeys
• Measure website performance
• Generate usage reports

5.2 Social Media

Social media plugins may set cookies when you interact with social sharing buttons or embedded content.

5.3 Content Delivery Networks

We may use CDNs to deliver website content efficiently, which may involve setting technical cookies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent System

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie notice allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies
• Set up notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. Some features may not work, and you may experience:

• Difficulty navigating the website
• Loss of security features
• Inability to access certain pages

7.2 Optional Cookies

Disabling optional cookies may result in:

• Less personalized experience
• Need to re-enter preferences repeatedly
• Inability to use some enhanced features
• Less relevant content recommendations

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data, particularly when they contain unique identifiers. Our use of such data is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with UK data protection laws.

8.1 Legal Basis

We use cookies based on:

• Legitimate interests: For essential website functionality
• Consent: For analytics and marketing cookies
• Performance of contract: For service delivery

9. International Transfers

Some third-party services we use may transfer cookie data outside the UK. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules

10. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the cookie type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Functional cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Retained for up to 1 year

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• Legal or regulatory updates
• New features or services
• Third-party service changes

When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "last modified" date
• Sending notifications to subscribers

12. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies that process your personal data:

• Access: Request information about cookies set on your device
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
• Restriction: Limit how we process cookie data
• Objection: Object to certain types of cookie processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

14. Regulatory Information

Our cookie practices comply with:

• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• ICO guidance on cookies and similar technologies

15. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• ICO Cookie Guidance: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com

This Cookie Policy is effective as of September 10, 2025, and was last updated on this date.