This Cookie Policy explains how Excelsior Escapes and Eventsuses cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies on excelsiorescapes.com (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
How we use them
We use a strictly necessary local-storage item to remember your choices. Optional Google and Meta technologies are not loaded unless you actively choose the relevant category. They may not be active in every version of the Site: the table below identifies the technologies that may be used when the corresponding service is configured.
| Category | Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | excelsior_cookie_preferences (local storage) | Excelsior Escapes and Events | Stores your optional-cookie choices so that the Site can respect them. | Until you clear browser storage or update your choice | Not optional; necessary to record your choice |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid (when Google Analytics is configured) | Measures Site visits and use to help us understand Site performance. | Set by Google; commonly up to 2 years | Only with your analytics consent | |
| Marketing | _gcl_au and related Google advertising identifiers (when Google Ads is configured) | Measures the effectiveness of Google advertising and conversions. | Set by Google; commonly up to 90 days | Only with your marketing consent | |
| Marketing | _fbp, _fbc and Meta Pixel identifiers (when Meta Pixel is configured) | Meta | Measures Meta advertising and helps attribute visits from Facebook and Instagram ads. | Set by Meta; commonly up to 90 days | Only with your marketing consent |
Other controls
You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Google offers a Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on and controls at Google Ad Settings. Meta provides controls at Meta Ad Preferences. Provider settings do not replace the Site choices above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the technologies we use or applicable requirements change. We will post the revised version here with an updated date.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, email suzette.vanwyk@excelsiorescapes.com.