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We use cookies and similar technologies to help our website work properly, understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience with Rediscover Journeys. Learn how cookies are used and how you can manage your preferences when browsing our website.

Cookie Policy

Rediscover Journeys Private Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.rediscoversrilanka.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, except where we are required by law to obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help us recognise your device, remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our Site, and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be first-party cookies set directly by our Site, or third-party cookies set by external services that we integrate, such as Google Analytics, TripAdvisor, or social media platforms.

Cookies may also be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

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Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, form submissions, and cookie consent management.

You cannot disable these cookies without affecting how the Site works. They do not store personally identifiable information that could be used for marketing.

No consent required

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the Site, and whether they encounter error messages.

We use this information to understand Site performance and improve the user experience.

Consent required (GDPR/CCPA)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make, such as your language preference, region, or previously entered information, and provide enhanced features.

Consent required (GDPR/CCPA)

2.4 Targeting / Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests, limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Consent required (GDPR/CCPA)

2.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies may be set by social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. They may enable sharing features, embedded content, or follow buttons.

Consent required (GDPR/CCPA)
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Specific Tracking Technologies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about website traffic, user behaviour, referral sources, and Site performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.

Meta Pixel

Our Site may use Meta Pixel to measure conversions, build custom audiences for advertising, and understand interactions with our travel content and services.

WhatsApp Chat Plugin

We may integrate a WhatsApp chat widget to allow visitors to contact us quickly. The widget may use functional technologies to maintain a session or remember preferences.

Embedded Google Maps

Our Site may include links or embedded features from Google Maps. Google may use cookies when you interact with mapping and location services.

TripAdvisor Widget

We may display TripAdvisor widgets or badges. TripAdvisor may use third-party cookies to display the widget, measure performance, or understand referral traffic.

YouTube / Vimeo Embeds

Where videos are embedded from YouTube or Vimeo, these platforms may set cookies to remember video preferences, playback settings, and viewing activity.

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Cookie List Detailed Table

The table below provides an overview of the cookies and similar technologies that may be used on our Site, together with their purpose, classification, and typical duration.

Cookie / Technology
Provider
Purpose
Type
Duration
wordpress_*, wp-settings_*, wordpress_logged_in_*
Rediscover Journeys
WordPress core functionality, login and session management
Strictly Necessary
Session / up to 1 year
cookie_notice_accepted / rj_cookie_consent
Rediscover Journeys
Remembers your cookie consent preference
Strictly Necessary
1 year
_ga, _gid, _gat_gtag_*
Google Analytics
Distinguish users and manage request rates
Performance / Analytics
2 years / 24 hours / 1 minute
_fbp, fr, tr
Meta
Advertising, retargeting and conversion measurement
Targeting / Advertising
3 months / session
TA_*
TripAdvisor
Display widgets and measure performance
Functional / Third-party
Up to 2 years
GPS, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC
YouTube
Video playback and session information
Functional / Third-party
Varies
wa_lang_pref, wc_session
WhatsApp
Chat session and language preferences
Functional / Third-party
Session / 1 day
_pin_unauth, _pinterest_ct
Pinterest
Save or share content and referral activity
Social Media / Targeting
1 year / session
lidc, bcookie, lang
LinkedIn
Follow features and advertising analytics
Social Media / Targeting
Varies
Important: Third-party cookies may change as the relevant providers update their services. We review this information periodically, but recommend checking the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers for the most current information.
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Manage or Disable Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner may appear allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on the Site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive an alert when cookies are being placed.

  • Google Chrome : Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox : Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari : Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge : Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Brave / Opera : Privacy / Security settings

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You may also use third-party opt-out tools to manage certain advertising and analytics technologies.

  • NAI Opt-Out Page
  • Your Online Choices
  • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
  • Facebook Ad Preferences
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Your Consent Choices

Accept All

You consent to all categories of cookies, including necessary, analytics, functional, targeting, and social media cookies.

Reject Non-Essential

Only strictly necessary cookies will be used. Analytics, advertising, social media, and most functional cookies will be blocked.

Customise Settings

You may select which non-essential cookie categories you accept, such as accepting analytics while rejecting advertising cookies.

Your selected preference may be stored for approximately one year, subject to the technology used by our consent-management system.

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals because no uniform standard has been adopted. You can instead use the cookie controls provided by your browser or our Site.
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Third-Party Cookies & Services

Our Site may integrate services from third parties that place or access their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies.

  • Google : Analytics, Maps and YouTube
  • Meta : Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
  • TripAdvisor : widgets and referral services
  • Pinterest : sharing and tracking technologies
  • LinkedIn : social and advertising technologies

When you follow an external link from our Site, such as a link to Google Maps, you may become subject to that provider's own privacy and tracking practices.

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Cookie Retention

Session cookies are generally deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.

The retention period for each cookie is shown in the cookie table above. Most first-party persistent cookies may expire within one year, while third-party cookies may have different retention periods determined by the respective provider.

You can manually delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.

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Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our use of cookies.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Where material changes are made, we may notify you through the Site or by other appropriate means.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used.

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