1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
Luster Car Rentals uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable social media integration
- Improve website security
- Enhance user experience and functionality
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Session Management: Maintain your session while browsing
- Security: Protect against security threats
- Functionality: Enable basic website features
- Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics: Track page views and user behavior
- Performance Monitoring: Measure website loading times
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of web pages
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements.
- Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting: Display ads on other websites you visit
- Social Media: Enable sharing and social media integration
- Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of our marketing
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
- Google Maps: Location services and mapping
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- Twitter: Social sharing and engagement
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and content sharing
- Instagram: Visual content sharing
Other Services
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
- Customer Support: Live chat and help desk services
- Content Delivery: Faster content loading
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Used for essential website functionality
- Enable shopping cart and login sessions
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a set period
- Remember your preferences between visits
- Typical duration: 1 month to 2 years
- Automatically deleted after expiration
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Necessary Only: Use only essential cookies required for functionality
- Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Using your browser's privacy settings
- Contacting us directly
7. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Google Chrome
- Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Add specific website exceptions if needed
Mozilla Firefox
- Go to Options > Privacy & Security
- Select "Custom" under Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Configure your cookie preferences
Safari
- Go to Preferences > Privacy
- Choose "Block all cookies" or "Allow from websites I visit"
- Manage website-specific settings
Microsoft Edge
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Add sites to allow or block lists
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
Essential Cookies Disabled
- Website may not function properly
- Login and booking features may not work
- Security features may be compromised
- Cannot remember your preferences
Analytics Cookies Disabled
- We cannot improve website performance
- Less personalized experience
- Difficulty identifying and fixing issues
Marketing Cookies Disabled
- Less relevant advertisements
- May see more generic ads
- Cannot track campaign effectiveness
- Limited social media integration
9. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, similar tracking technologies are used:
- Mobile Cookies: Similar to desktop browser cookies
- Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device
- App Analytics: If you use our mobile app
- Device Identifiers: For advertising and analytics
You can manage these through your device's privacy settings.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use
- How we use cookies
- Legal requirements
- Our business practices
We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through our website banner or email notifications.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
12. Useful Links
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