1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and provide personalized experiences.
KickoffAdventures uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our site, and support our affiliate partnerships.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use three categories of cookies. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Opt-In Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, security, preferences | Session - 1 year | No (Always Active) |
| Analytics | Google Analytics, traffic analysis, usage patterns | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Advertising | Google Ads, affiliate tracking (Booking.com, Expedia) | Up to 90 days | Yes |
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Session management: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security: Prevent fraud and protect against attacks
- Preferences: Remember your settings (language, layout)
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Opt-In)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve content and user experience.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources (search engines, social media, direct)
- Device types and browsers used
- Geographic location (city/country level)
Google Analytics uses anonymized IP addresses. Data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
2.3 Advertising Cookies (Opt-In)
These cookies support our affiliate partnerships and may personalize ads you see.
- Google Ads: Display relevant advertisements
- Affiliate Tracking: Credit us when you book hotels through our links (Booking.com, Expedia)
- Retargeting: Show ads on other websites based on your visit
Affiliate cookies do not increase your booking prices. They simply allow us to earn a commission.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over non-essential cookies. Here's how to manage them:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions for popular browsers:
- •Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- •Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- •Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Google Analytics Opt-Out
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from tracking you across all websites.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. While not all websites honor DNT signals, we respect this preference for non-essential cookies where technically feasible.
Important Note
Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- •Google Analytics: Tracks site usage (see Google Privacy Policy)
- •Google Ads: Displays advertisements (see Google Ads Policies)
- •Booking.com / Expedia: Affiliate tracking cookies when you click hotel booking links
We do not control these third-party cookies. Review their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use data.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage or through email (for newsletter subscribers).
6. Contact Us
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us:
Email: contact@kickoffadventures.com
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Question"
Response Time: Within 48 hours