Cookie Policy for The Caribbean Tourist
Last Updated: March 31, 2025
The Caribbean Tourist (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website at (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy supplements our , which provides more details on how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the site is used. We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels (e.g., for analytics or affiliate tracking).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., remembering your session, enabling navigation). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are popular, how long users stay). We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by affiliate partners (e.g., Booking.com, Viator) to track clicks and purchases made through our links, allowing us to earn commissions. These may also serve personalized ads.
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media features (e.g., sharing posts), which may track your activity on those platforms.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site works properly (e.g., navigation, page loading).
- Analyze Site performance and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Support affiliate marketing (e.g., tracking clicks on Booking.com links).
- Enhance your experience (e.g., remembering your preferences, sharing content on social media).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties:
- Google Analytics: Collects non-personal data (e.g., page views, demographics) to help us improve the Site. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
- Affiliate Partners: Partners like Booking.com and Viator set cookies to track purchases made through our links, as explained in our .
- Social Media Platforms: Platforms may set cookies when you share content, subject to their privacy policies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Browser Settings: You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., block or delete cookies). Note that disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Consent Pop-Up: If required by your jurisdiction (e.g., EU under GDPR), we may display a cookie consent pop-up when you first visit the Site, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Review third-party privacy policies (e.g., Booking.com) for their opt-out options.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser (e.g., for navigation).
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., Google Analytics cookies may last up to 2 years) or until you delete them.
7. Your Rights
As outlined in our Privacy Policy (Section 6: Your Choices and Rights), you may have rights to access, delete, or opt out of data collection, depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Contact us at to exercise these rights.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at: