Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 11, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how getaway gift card ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy provides you with information about what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, getaway gift card) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, interactive content, and advertising).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, payment processing, and gift card redemption. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|
| Maintains your session state across pages, including authentication and shopping cart data | 30 minutes |
| Security protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | 30 minutes |
| Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| Payment processor cookies for fraud detection and secure payment processing | Varies |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track page views, user journeys, bookings, and e-commerce events. These cookies require your consent.
| Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|
| Distinguishes unique visitors and calculates visitor, session, and campaign data | 2 years |
| Persists session state for Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| Controls request rate to Google Analytics servers | 1 minute |
Local Storage & Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies (localStorage and sessionStorage) to enhance your experience:
Local Storage (Browser-Side Data)
The following data is stored locally in your browser. This data is not transmitted to our servers except when you explicitly perform an action (e.g., completing a purchase).
Gift Card & Payment
- Gift card codes and remaining balances you've applied to bookings (automatically expires after 30 minutes)
- Session information for processing your gift card transactions
- Identifier for the gift card currently being used
- Device identifier used for payment fraud prevention and security
- Temporary status indicators during payment processing
- Confirmation status for completed payment transactions
User Preferences & Settings
- Your selected visual theme and display preferences
- Your preference for location detection services (enabled or disabled)
- Website feature testing assignments for improving user experience
- Chat support widget preferences and settings
- Your recent customer support chat conversations
Account Information
- Your login credentials and authentication tokens (if you have an account)
- Your unique account identifier
- Your email address associated with your account
- Your display name or profile name
Shopping & Favorites
- Items in your shopping cart
- Backup copy of your cart to prevent data loss
- Hotels you've marked as favorites or saved for later
- Your name and email for gift card purchase and delivery
Booking Management
- Reference to your current active hotel booking
Session Storage (Temporary Data)
This data is stored temporarily and is automatically cleared when you close your browser or tab.
Hotel Booking Process
- Temporary hotel booking details while you complete your reservation
- Hotel availability and pricing information being reviewed
- Guest names and contact information entered during the booking process
- Form field values you've entered during checkout (preserved if you navigate away)
- Booking confirmation status while awaiting final processing
- Information about bookings paid entirely with gift card balance
- Access credentials for managing and viewing your existing bookings
Payment Processing
- Temporary payment confirmation details after successful transactions
- Error information if a payment fails (helps us troubleshoot and assist you)
- Record of payment transactions processed through Mollie to prevent duplicate charges
Note: Storage data is cleared when you close your browser (sessionStorage) or after specified expiration periods (localStorage). This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly initiate an action (e.g., completing a purchase).
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
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We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve user experience. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and generates reports about website activity.
Learn more: Google's Cookie Policy
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Click here to open Cookie Settings
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.
3. Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes 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 changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please visit our Customer Service page to submit a request.