1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and provide a better user experience. Cookies can be "session" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| gyg_* | GetYourGuide — affiliate tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| stay22_* | Stay22 — hotel map & booking-link attribution | 30 days | Affiliate |
3. Essential Cookies
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled as they are essential for security, network management, and accessibility.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from all or specific sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note: Blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as Google Analytics, GetYourGuide and Stay22 (which powers our hotel comparison maps and booking links). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
6. Contact
For questions about our cookie policy, contact us at [email protected].