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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DS Tours, registered in Gujarat, India, uses cookies and similar technologies on DSFunTravel.com (the “Website”) to enhance your experience, provide services, and comply with legal requirements, including India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, and global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). By using the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described, unless you opt out.

1. What Are Cookies?

  • Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone) by your browser when you visit the Website.
  • They help us remember your preferences, personalize content, analyze performance, and display relevant ads.
  • Cookies may be set by DS Tours (“first-party cookies”) or third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, miniOrange).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies:
    • Necessary for Website functionality (e.g., login, checkout).
    • Example: Maintain your session at dsfuntravel.com/login.
    • Cannot be disabled.
  • Session Cookies:
    • Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
    • Example: Track your navigation during a booking.
  • Persistent Cookies:
    • Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days).
    • Example: Remember your login details or preferences (e.g., currency, language).
  • Analytics Cookies:
    • Collect data on Website usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
    • Example: Google Analytics tracks traffic to improve services.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
    • Personalize ads based on your browsing (e.g., tour recommendations).
    • Example: Third-party ad servers display relevant travel ads.
  • Social Media Cookies:
    • Enable social login (e.g., Google, Facebook via miniOrange Social Login).
    • Example: Share profile data with your consent.

3. How We Use Cookies

  • Personalization: Save preferences (e.g., country, currency) for a tailored experience.
  • Functionality: Enable login, registration, and checkout (e.g., via Profile Builder, Stripe).
  • Analytics: Monitor performance (e.g., page load times) to improve the Website.
  • Advertising: Show relevant ads on the Website or third-party sites.
  • Social Login: Facilitate login via Google or Facebook, sharing basic profile data with your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

  • Providers: Google Analytics, Stripe, miniOrange, and ad networks set cookies for analytics, payments, social login, and ads.
  • Data Sharing: Third parties may process data per their privacy policies (e.g., Google Privacy Policy).
  • Purpose: Enhance services, process payments, and deliver targeted ads.

5. Your Choices

  • Consent: By using the Website, you consent to cookies unless you opt out.
  • Opt-Out:
    • Adjust browser settings to block cookies (e.g., Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies).
    • Note: Blocking essential cookies may disable features (e.g., login, checkout).
    • Visit dsfuntravel.com/cookie-settings (if implemented) to manage preferences.
    • Opt out of advertising cookies at www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
  • Withdrawal: Email support@dsfuntravel.com to withdraw consent, but this may limit services (e.g., bookings).

6. Data Security

  • Cookies are stored securely using SSL encryption.
  • DS Tours uses reasonable measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Compliance

  • This policy complies with:
    • India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, and IT (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules, 2011.
    • GDPR (EU) for users in the European Economic Area.
    • CCPA (California) for California residents.
  • We obtain consent for non-essential cookies and provide opt-out options.

8. Contact Information

9. Changes to This Policy

  • DS Tours may update this policy at any time, effective upon posting at dsfuntravel.com/cookie-policy.
  • Significant changes will be notified via email or Website notice.

Note: Consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with local laws.