1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and personalizing content.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored on your device for a set period).
2. How We Use Cookies
Waykiko uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
- Authentication cookies: Remember your login status
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
- Session cookies: Maintain your session during your visit
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices.
- Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Currency settings: Display prices in your preferred currency
- Search history: Remember your recent searches
- Booking preferences: Remember your rental preferences
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
- Page views: Understand which pages are most popular
- User behavior: Analyze how users navigate our site
- Conversion tracking: Measure booking completion rates
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Retargeting: Show relevant ads based on your browsing history
- Social media: Enable social media sharing and tracking
- Email marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness
- Affiliate tracking: Track referrals from partner websites
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
3.1 Payment Processors
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- SEPA: European bank transfer processing
- Cryptocurrency wallets: Digital currency transactions
3.2 Analytics and Marketing
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and tracking
- Google Ads: Search engine advertising
- Hotjar: User behavior analysis and heatmaps
3.3 Web3 and Blockchain
- Web3Auth: Blockchain authentication and wallet management
- MetaMask: Ethereum wallet integration
- IPFS: Decentralized file storage
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are deleted when you close your browser and include:
- Authentication tokens
- Shopping cart contents
- Temporary form data
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period:
- 30 days: User preferences and settings
- 90 days: Analytics and performance data
- 1 year: Marketing and advertising cookies
- 2 years: Language and currency preferences
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your settings at any time
5.3 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Analytics: Use browser extensions or opt-out tools
- Marketing: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance website
- Social media: Adjust privacy settings on social platforms
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- Some payment features may not work
- Website performance may be affected
- Personalized content may not be available
7. Updates to This 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
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: