Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 7, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and allow us to improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hw-session | User session management | Session |
| hw-csrf | Security token for form submissions | Session |
| hw-travel-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| hw-travel-locale | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements based on their interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks visits | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads remarketing | Session |
Personalization Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and customize your experience on our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hw-travel-currency | Stores your currency preference | 1 year |
| hw-recent-searches | Stores your recent search history | 30 days |
| hw-theme | Stores your theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept
- Cookie Settings: You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
4. Browser Cookie Settings
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the services we can offer.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use trusted partners for analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Google Ads, Facebook), and payment processing (Stripe). These third parties may set their own cookies to provide their services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
HW Travel - Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Company Address]