Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19 September 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
Weekend Nomad uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your language preference or recently searched destinations.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services and user experience.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver more relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website functionality
Duration: Deleted when you close your browser
Examples: Authentication status, shopping cart contents
Persistent Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences
Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Language preference, saved searches
Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Analytics and advertising
Duration: Varies by provider
Examples: Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth-token | Essential | Authentication | Session |
| preferences | Functional | User preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| cookie-consent | Essential | Cookie preferences | 1 year |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Firebase: For authentication and app functionality
- Google Fonts: For typography
- Social Media: If you use social sharing features
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect your privacy choices, our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals due to lack of industry standards.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Weekend Nomad
Email: privacy@weekend-nomad.com
Address: London, United Kingdom