Cookies Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They allow a website to remember your actions and preferences over time, or simply to function correctly during a single session. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware. They simply contain small amounts of data, like a preference setting or a session identifier. Cookies can be "session" cookies — which expire when you close your browser — or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They can also be first-party (placed by our website) or third-party (placed by services we integrate, such as analytics or social media).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorise our cookies into four types:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function. These enable core features like navigation, enquiry form submission, and page security. They cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
- Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language or region — to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are most visited, how long guests spend on each section, and where visitors come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to measure the effectiveness of any promotional content or to enable relevant features of third-party social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. We do not engage in targeted behavioural advertising.
3. Cookies We Place
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Strictly Necessary | Session | Manages user authentication and session state within the website |
| wp-settings | Functional | 1 year | Remembers user interface preferences set within the site |
| elementor | Functional | Session | Supports Elementor page builder features for dynamic content rendering |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users, aggregated traffic reporting |
| _ga_XXXXXXX | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — maintains session state for tracking purposes |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a 24-hour window |
| pll_language | Functional | 1 year | Stores the visitor's language preference if multi-language features are active |
| cookielawinfo-* | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Records your cookie consent choices so we do not ask again on each visit |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of our website load content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's own privacy policies.
- Google Analytics - Used to analyse site traffic and visitor behaviour in aggregate form. Data is anonymised and not tied to individual identities. Google's Privacy Policy applies.
- Instagram / Facebook (Meta) - Our Instagram feed embed and social sharing buttons may cause Meta to set cookies if you are logged into those platforms. Meta's Cookie Policy applies.
- YouTube - If any video content is embedded on our site, YouTube may set cookies. Google/YouTube's Privacy Policy applies.
- Google Maps - Our "Find Us on Map" feature may load Google Maps, which sets its own cookies related to map interaction. Google's Privacy Policy applies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You are in control of the cookies placed on your device. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the website cannot function without them. For all other categories, you may choose to accept or decline at any time. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice allowing you to choose which categories you accept. Your choices are saved and respected on return visits. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or using your browser settings. Please note that declining certain cookies — such as analytics cookies — may limit our ability to improve the site experience for future guests, but it will not prevent you from using any core features of the website or making a reservation enquiry.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings menus. Here is where to find these controls:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and Delete Cookies
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our website's functionality. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please reach out:
- Orowoods - Cookie Enquiries
- location: Old Manali, Log Hut Area & Nasogi Village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Email: info@orowoods.com
- Phone: +91 98140 06803