Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

KnowThePlace uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and your choices regarding them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Remembering your login status
  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud
  • Load balancing and website performance

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting privacy preferences.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:

  • Language preferences
  • Region or location settings
  • Saved travel preferences and destinations
  • User interface customization

While these cookies enhance your experience, the Service will still function if you disable them.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to:

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Identify popular features and areas for improvement
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content
  • Optimize website performance and user experience

The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, and does not identify individual users.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often:

  • Page load times and performance metrics
  • Error messages and technical issues
  • Browser and device compatibility

This information helps us improve website speed and functionality.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content. These may include:

  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics or similar services to understand website usage
  • Content Delivery: Services that help deliver and optimize content
  • Maps and Location Services: Google Maps API for location-based features

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the third-party privacy policies for more information.

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to:

  • Remember your preferences across sessions
  • Maintain your login status
  • Provide personalized experiences

The duration of persistent cookies varies, typically ranging from a few days to several months, depending on their purpose.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through this banner. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: To store preferences and data locally on your device
  • Session Storage: To store temporary data during your session
  • Web Beacons: Small images embedded in emails or web pages to track engagement

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@knowtheplace.com

Address: Gurugram, India