Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01 May 2020 Last Updated: 01 April 2020

EcuadorDirect Travel ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website [www.ecuadordirecttravel.com] ("Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

1. 🧠 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) over a period of time.

2. 🧭 Why We Use Cookies We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Improve user experience and performance
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Personalize content and offers
Enable social media features
Support marketing and advertising efforts

3. 🍪 Types of Cookies We Use Type of Cookie Purpose Essential Cookies Necessary for basic website functionality (e.g., navigation, booking). Performance Cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Functionality Cookies Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region). Marketing Cookies Track browsing habits to show relevant ads or offers. Third-Party Cookies Set by external services like social media platforms or ad networks.

4. 👥 Third-Party Services We may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics for traffic analysis
Meta (Facebook) for advertising and retargeting
TripAdvisor or other travel platforms for embedded reviews or widgets

These services may place cookies on your device and collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

5. ⚙️ Managing Your Cookie Preferences You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you’ll be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for instructions.
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of targeted advertising via YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. 🔐 Data Protection We respect your privacy. Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Ecuador’s Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP).

7. 📞 Contact Us If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact: Ecuadordirect Travel Email: info@ecuadordirecttravel.com Phone: (+593) 2 909 730 Address: Av. Orellana e4-57