Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Bon Travels) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

Essential Website Functionality

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Enable secure login and authentication
• Maintain your shopping cart and booking information
• Provide basic website functionality

Performance and Analytics

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Identify popular content and features
• Improve website performance and user experience

Marketing and Personalization

• Show relevant travel deals and offers
• Personalize content based on your interests
• Deliver targeted advertising
• Track marketing campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Examples
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website functionality and security	Session/1 year	Login status, security tokens, language preferences
Performance	Collect information about website usage and performance	2 years	Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking
Functional	Remember your choices and provide enhanced features	1 year	Search preferences, currency selection, form data
Marketing	Track visitors across websites for advertising purposes	1-2 years	Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
• Google Tag Manager: Manages marketing and analytics tags
• Hotjar: Records user sessions and heatmaps

Social Media Integration

• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising pixels
• Instagram: Social media integration
• YouTube: Embedded videos and content

Advertising and Marketing

• Google Ads: Targeted advertising and remarketing
• Facebook Ads: Social media advertising
• Travel affiliate networks: Partner booking platforms

5. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential website functionality
• Cannot be used to track you across different websites

Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Used for remembering preferences and analytics
• Duration varies from 30 days to 2 years

6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you before accepting cookies
• You can choose to accept only first-party cookies
• Check your browser's help section for specific instructions

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Industry Opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Potential Issues

• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• Some website features may not function correctly
• You may see less relevant advertising

8. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies

This Cookie Policy applies to our website. Our mobile applications may use different technologies for similar purposes:

• Mobile SDKs: Software development kits for analytics and advertising
• Local Storage: Device storage for app preferences and data
• Push Notifications: Direct communication with app users
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and advertising

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Displaying a notice on our homepage
• Sending an email to registered users
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Nepal. When you visit our website, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through cookies or other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.