Introduction
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of Pearl of Africa Adventures. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, pearlofafricaadventures.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
Pearl of Africa Adventures uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Analytical | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Analytical | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session. | Essential | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Remembers if the user has accepted the cookie policy. | Functionality | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, to help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitor behavior on our website. This information includes the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the time they spend on each page. We use this information to improve our website and to provide a better user experience.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. You can modify your browser settings to accept or reject all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. The method for managing cookies varies depending on your browser. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For example, you may not be able to log in to secure areas of our website or use a shopping cart.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this policy on our website. Please check this page regularly for the latest information. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Pearl of Africa AdventuresPlot 23, Kisementi, Kamwokya
Kampala, Uganda
Email: privacy@pearlofafricaadventures.com
Phone: +256 40 8546338 (Uganda)
Contact Person: Mr. Emmanuel Okello, Data Protection Officer
Data Security
Pearl of Africa Adventures takes data security seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments. We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure they are effective. Our team is trained on data protection best practices to safeguard your information. We also conduct periodic security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.