Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how World Explorer Hub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at worldexplorerhub.com. Furthermore it explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. However you can manage your cookie preferences at any time as explained below.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Therefore they allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences and behaviour. Furthermore cookies serve many different purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly while others help us improve your experience, understand how our website is being used, or deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain any personally identifiable information unless you have provided that information to us directly.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. Consequently they are always active. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. Furthermore they help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

3. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners, primarily Google AdSense. Furthermore they may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. Furthermore they may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

 5. Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media platforms that we have added to our website including sharing buttons and embedded content. Furthermore these companies may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites.

Third Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Furthermore we use this information to improve our website and content.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the opt-out browser add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Consequently these advertisements help us generate revenue to keep World Explorer Hub running and producing free travel content.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: adssettings.google.com

Furthermore for more information about how Google uses data from our website please visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit World Explorer Hub, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of your screen. Therefore you can use this banner to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Opt Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies by visiting the following resources:

• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies please be aware that some features of our website may not function as intended. Consequently:

• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work properly
• Disabling analytics cookies means we cannot improve our website based on visitor behaviour
• Disabling advertising cookies means you will see less relevant advertisements
• Disabling functionality cookies may affect your browsing experience on our website

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. Furthermore we do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13. Consequently if you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Therefore when we make significant changes we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Furthermore we encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about how we use cookies or have any questions about this Cookie Policy please do not hesitate to contact us:

• Website: worldexplorerhub.com
• Email: hello@worldexplorerhub.com
• Contact Form: worldexplorerhub.com/contact