Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Misty Gorilla Expeditions / Bwindi Lodges ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.bwindi-lodges.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. language or region). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and analyse site usage:
- Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google may transfer and store data on servers outside of the EU/EEA. For more information on how Google handles your data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.
- Google Maps— if embedded maps are displayed on our Site, Google may set cookies to enable the map functionality.
- Social Media— if you interact with social media sharing buttons, the respective platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) may set their own cookies.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features of the Site may no longer function as intended.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. The method varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Misty Gorilla Expeditions / Bwindi Lodges
Email: info@bwindi-lodges.com
Website: www.bwindi-lodges.com