Last updated: 08/17/2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones touringalapagos.com uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how “Tour In Galapagos” handles personal information more generally.
1. What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit it. Cookies allow the site to recognise your device on later visits, remember your preferences, keep your session secure and measure how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage and software development kits, and we refer to all of them as “cookies” in this policy.
Cookies set by touringalapagos.com are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other companies whose services we use, such as analytics or advertising providers, are called third-party cookies. Cookies that expire when you close your browser are session cookies; those that remain on your device for a defined period are persistent cookies.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to make the site work as intended, to remember the choices you make, to understand which tours and pages travellers are interested in, and — where you have given consent — to measure our advertising and show you relevant ads on other websites.
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They handle security, load balancing, form submissions, your consent choices and any items held in a booking session. Without them the site would not work correctly. We rely on our legitimate interest to set these cookies, and no consent is required.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | touringalapagos.com | Maintains your browsing session across pages | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | touringalapagos.com | Identifies logged-in administrators of the site | Session |
| cookieyes-consent | [CONSENT TOOL] | Stores the cookie preferences you selected | 1 year |
3.2 Functional cookies
These remember choices you make, such as your language, currency or region, and enable enhanced features like embedded maps, videos and live chat. If you block them, some parts of the site may not work as expected.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pll_language | touringalapagos.com | Remembers the language version you selected | 1 year |
| NID | Google Maps | Enables embedded maps and remembers map preferences | 6 months |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Enables embedded videos and estimates bandwidth | 6 months |
3.3 Analytics and performance cookies
These help us count visits, see which tours and articles are read most, and identify pages that load slowly or produce errors. The information is aggregated and used to improve the site. We set these cookies only where you have consented, if consent is required in your country.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes individual visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains the analytics session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
3.4 Advertising and targeting cookies
These cookies are set by us and by advertising partners to measure the performance of our campaigns and to show you tours you may be interested in on other websites and social platforms. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet. We set these cookies only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Measures ad performance and personalises advertising | 13 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Attributes conversions to advertising campaigns | 3 months |
| _fbp | Meta | Measures and targets advertising on Facebook and Instagram | 3 months |
The tables above list the cookies most commonly set on this site. The exact cookies present may vary depending on the pages you visit, the features you use and updates made by our providers. The consent tool available on the site always shows the current list.
4. How to manage your cookies
4.1 On this site
When you first visit touringalapagos.com you are shown a consent banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or choose categories individually. You can change your decision at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out beforehand.
4.2 In your browser
Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies through its settings menu, usually under privacy or site data. You can also browse in private or incognito mode, which clears cookies when you close the window. Detailed instructions are available in the help pages of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Opera.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop parts of the site from working, and deleting cookies removes your saved preferences, including your cookie choices.
4.3 Opting out of personalised advertising
- Google advertising: Google Ads Settings
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads. It means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
5. Cookies and your personal data
Some cookies collect information that may identify you indirectly, such as your IP address or device identifiers. That information is treated as personal data and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains your rights of access, correction, deletion and objection, and how to exercise them.
6. Changes to this policy
We update this Cookie Policy whenever we add or remove tools that set cookies, or when the law changes. The revised version is published on this page with a new “Last updated” date, so please check back occasionally.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, write to 593990753119, Galápagos, Ecuador.