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Cookie Policy

The Hiker’s Hub


1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Hiker’s Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them through your browser or cookie settings.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.


2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (stored until deleted or expired)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core website functionality
  • Keep users logged in
  • Process bookings and transactions
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse traffic and user behaviour
  • Personalise user experience
  • Support marketing and advertising efforts

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

They enable:

  • Login sessions
  • Booking system functionality
  • Secure payments

You cannot disable these cookies.


4.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the site.

They allow us to:

  • Track page visits
  • Measure performance
  • Identify errors

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies improve usability by remembering user preferences.

They may store:

  • Language settings
  • Login details
  • Saved preferences

4.4 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand:

  • Visitor behaviour
  • Popular pages
  • Traffic sources

This helps us improve the Platform.


4.5 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Track campaign effectiveness
  • Retarget users on other platforms

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Social media platforms

These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for their practices.


6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit The Hiker’s Hub, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent.

You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize preferences

7. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Common browser options include:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block third-party cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.


8. Legal Basis (GDPR Alignment)

Where applicable under GDPR or similar data protection laws, we process cookies based on:

  • User consent (for non-essential cookies)
  • Legitimate interest (for essential website functionality)

9. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Booking interactions

This data is anonymised where possible.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Legal changes
  • Technical updates
  • Platform improvements

Any changes will be posted on this page.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the official contact form on The Hiker’s Hub website.