Introduction
Welcome to Azerbaijan Tours Packages. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website azerbaijantourspackages.com when you browse our Azerbaijan tour packages, Azerbaijan holiday packages, Baku tours, and other travel services.
We believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy will help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Simple Explanation
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier and more useful for you the next time you come back.
Think of cookies like a bookmark that remembers where you left off in a book, or like a store card that remembers your preferences.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website:
- Your browser asks our server for the webpage
- Our server sends the webpage along with small cookie files
- Your browser stores these cookies on your device
- When you return, your browser sends these cookies back to our server
- Our server recognizes you and can provide a personalized experience
Types of Technology We Use
Besides traditional cookies, we may also use:
- Web Beacons: Tiny invisible images that help us understand how you use our site
- Pixel Tags: Similar to web beacons, used for tracking and analytics
- Local Storage: A way to store data directly in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as “cookies” in this policy.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website for several important reasons:
To Make Our Website Work Properly
Some cookies are essential for azerbaijantourspackages.com to function. Without these cookies, you wouldn’t be able to:
- Navigate between pages smoothly
- Use the booking inquiry form
- Keep items in your shopping cart or inquiry list
- Access secure areas of our website
- Use basic website features
To Improve Your Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences so we don’t have to ask repeatedly:
- Your language preference
- Your location (to show relevant Azerbaijan travel packages)
- Whether you’ve accepted our cookie notice
- Your browsing preferences
To Understand How People Use Our Site
Analytics cookies help us understand:
- Which pages are most popular
- How visitors navigate through our site
- Which Azerbaijan trip packages get the most attention
- Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, etc.)
- How long people spend on different pages
This information helps us improve our website and provide better information about our Baku city trips and tours.
To Show Relevant Content
Cookies help us:
- Remember which tour packages you’ve viewed
- Suggest related Azerbaijan holiday packages you might like
- Show content relevant to your interests
- Improve our marketing messages
To Keep Our Website Secure
Security cookies help us:
- Protect against fraudulent activity
- Keep your inquiry information safe
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Maintain secure connections
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to work. You cannot disable them.
What They Do:
- Enable core website functionality
- Remember your session as you move between pages
- Process inquiry forms and contact requests
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Keep the website stable and operational
Examples:
- Session cookies that keep you logged into secure areas
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic
- Security tokens for forms
Duration: These are usually session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices.
What They Do:
- Remember your language preference
- Store your location to show relevant tours
- Recall your previous inquiries
- Remember if you’ve used the live chat
- Keep track of your preferences
Examples:
- Language selection cookie
- Location preference cookie
- Chat widget preferences
- Accessibility settings
Duration: These can last from a few days to several months.
Can You Disable Them? Yes, but some website features may not work as well.
3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
What They Do:
- Count the number of visitors
- Track which pages are most popular
- Measure how people found our website
- Identify technical issues
- Test new features and designs
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- Click tracking
- Session duration monitoring
Information Collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Links clicked
- Referring website
- Device and browser type
- General location (city or country level)
Important: These cookies do NOT collect personal information like your name or email address. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Duration: Usually 1-2 years.
Can You Disable Them? Yes, through your cookie preferences or browser settings.
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us show you relevant information about our services.
What They Do:
- Remember which tour packages you viewed
- Show relevant Azerbaijan travel packages on other websites
- Limit how many times you see the same ad
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Help us reach people interested in travel to Azerbaijan
Examples:
- Remarketing cookies (to show ads on other websites)
- Social media cookies (Facebook, Instagram)
- Ad network cookies
- Conversion tracking pixels
Information Collected:
- Tour packages you viewed
- Your browsing behavior on our site
- Whether you clicked on our ads
- Your general interests related to travel
Duration: Usually 30 days to 1 year.
Can You Disable Them? Yes, and we’ll ask for your consent before using these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
What Are Third-Party Cookies?
Third-party cookies are set by services we use to enhance our website, not directly by us.
Who Sets Third-Party Cookies on Our Site?
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website traffic analysis
- What they track: Page views, user behavior, demographics
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads / Remarketing
- Purpose: Show relevant ads to visitors
- What they track: Pages viewed, interests
- Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Track conversions and show relevant content
- What they track: Page visits, interactions
- Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
WhatsApp Widget
- Purpose: Enable direct messaging
- What they track: Basic usage statistics
- Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
YouTube (if we embed videos)
- Purpose: Display tour videos
- What they track: Video views, interactions
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Booking or Payment Processors
- Purpose: Process inquiries and payments
- What they track: Only transaction-related information
- Each has their own privacy policy
Important Notes About Third Parties
- We carefully select our partners
- We do not control their cookies
- They have their own privacy policies
- You should review their policies if concerned
- Some may track you across multiple websites
How We Use Cookie Information
What We Do With the Data
Information collected through cookies helps us:
Improve Our Services:
- Understand which Azerbaijan tour packages are most popular
- Identify what information visitors need most
- Fix technical problems quickly
- Make our website easier to use
Personalize Your Experience:
- Show you tours relevant to your interests
- Remember your preferences
- Provide location-appropriate information
- Reduce repetitive questions
Communicate Effectively:
- Send relevant information about Baku tours you’re interested in
- Avoid showing you information you’ve already seen
- Time our communications appropriately
Measure Success:
- Understand which marketing channels work best
- Calculate return on advertising investment
- Improve our social media presence
- Optimize our website content
What We Don’t Do
- We do NOT sell cookie data to third parties
- We do NOT use cookies to identify you personally (unless you provide personal information through forms)
- We do NOT track sensitive personal information through cookies
- We do NOT use cookies to make decisions that significantly affect you
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Here are several ways to manage them:
1. Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner that lets you:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie type
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
2. Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. Here’s how:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the top right
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred setting
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button (☰) and select Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings
Safari (Mac):
- Go to Safari > Preferences
- Click Privacy
- Choose your cookie settings
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots (…) > Settings
- Select Cookies and site permissions
- Click Cookies and site data
- Choose your settings
Safari (iPhone/iPad):
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Scroll to Privacy & Security
- Toggle “Block All Cookies” or “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking”
3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics Opt-Out:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Settings:
- Control ad personalization at: https://adssettings.google.com
Your Online Choices (Europe):
- Manage advertising cookies at: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Network Advertising Initiative:
- Opt out of multiple ad networks at: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
4. “Do Not Track” Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use the cookie controls described above.
Important Considerations
If You Block All Cookies:
- Some parts of our website may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Your preferences won’t be remembered
- We won’t be able to personalize your experience
If You Delete Cookies:
- You’ll need to reset your cookie preferences
- Your website settings will be lost
- You may see our cookie banner again
Cookies and Your Privacy
Personal Information
Cookies by themselves do not contain personal information like your name, email, or phone number. However:
- If you fill out an inquiry form, we may link cookie data to your inquiry
- If you contact us, we may connect cookies to your communication
- Combined data helps us provide better service
Data Security
We protect cookie data by:
- Using secure connections (HTTPS)
- Limiting access to authorized personnel only
- Regularly reviewing our security practices
- Working with reputable third-party services
- Following industry best practices
Data Retention
Different cookies last for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days to years)
- Analytics Cookies: Usually 1-2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Usually 30 days to 1 year
We regularly review and delete old cookie data that is no longer needed.
Cookies on Mobile Devices
Mobile Websites
When you visit our website on a mobile device, cookies work similarly to desktop:
- The same types of cookies are used
- You can manage them through your mobile browser settings
- Some mobile browsers have simplified cookie controls
Mobile Apps
If we develop a mobile app in the future, it may use similar technologies:
- App-specific identifiers
- Local storage
- Analytics tools
We will update this policy to reflect any app-specific cookie use.
International Visitors
Data Transfers
Our website is accessible worldwide. When you visit from outside Azerbaijan:
- Cookies may transfer data internationally
- We comply with applicable data protection laws
- Third-party cookies follow their own transfer policies
GDPR Compliance (European Visitors)
If you’re visiting from the European Union:
- We ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- You have rights under GDPR (see our Privacy Policy)
- You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority
Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy laws in all jurisdictions and update our practices as laws evolve.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and Azerbaijan travel packages are designed for adults. We do not knowingly:
- Collect cookie data from children under 18
- Use cookies to target marketing to children
- Track children’s online behavior
If you believe a child has visited our site, the standard cookies described in this policy may have been set, but we do not use this data for any child-specific purpose.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology
- New features on our website
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our services
When we update this policy:
- We’ll change the “Last Updated” date at the top
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
- You may see a new cookie consent notice
- We encourage you to review the policy periodically
Your continued use of our website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
More Information
Related Policies
For more information about how we protect your data:
- Privacy Policy: Explains how we collect and use personal information
- Terms & Conditions: Outlines the terms of using our website and services
- Refund and Cancellation Policy: Details our booking policies
Helpful Resources
Want to learn more about cookies?
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- European Commission (Cookies): ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies
- ICO Cookie Guidance: ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies
Questions About Cookies?
We understand that cookie policies can be confusing. If you have questions about how we use cookies on our website for Azerbaijan tour packages, Baku tours, or any of our travel services, we’re here to help explain.
Contact us anytime:
Azerbaijan Tourism Incentives LLC
📍 Address: Ali Asheref Alizade Ev 120 – First Floor, Narimanov Rayonu – AZ 1008, Baku City, Azerbaijan
📧 Email: info@azerbaijantourspackages.com
📱 WhatsApp: +994508860543
Whether you want to know more about specific cookies we use, need help adjusting your preferences, or have concerns about your privacy, our team is ready to assist you. We typically respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Thank you for taking the time to understand our Cookie Policy. We’re committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and respecting your privacy choices while you explore Azerbaijan travel packages with us!