This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how PackedTrails uses them, and how you can control them. We’ve written it in plain language because cookie policies shouldn’t require a law degree to understand.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They’re widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide information to site owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses. They cannot access other information stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site cannot work without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use PackedTrails. These cookies collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, and where you came from. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify individual users from it. It helps us understand what content is useful and where we can improve.
Google Analytics cookies include: _ga, _gid, _gat
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience on return visits — for example, remembering that you’ve accepted our cookie notice so we don’t ask you again.
Third-Party Cookies
Some content or features on PackedTrails may be provided by third parties (such as embedded videos, social sharing buttons, or affiliate links) that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy/cookie policy for more information.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: when you first visit the site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Browser settings: all modern browsers allow you to view, manage and delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions
- Google Analytics opt-out: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at contact@packedtrails.com.