Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 28, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Solo Travel Ready (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website solotravelready.com.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences as described below.
Website Owner: Solo Travel Ready (owned by Zisco Nueda) Location: Alicante, Spain Email: info@solotravelready.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2.1 How Cookies Work
- Cookies store information about your visit to a website
- They help websites remember your preferences and actions
- They can track how you use the site to improve user experience
- Most websites use cookies in some form
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Help the website function during your visit and do not collect information from your device.
Persistent Cookies — Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Remember your preferences for future visits and help analyze long-term usage patterns.
2.3 Types of Cookies by Purpose
First-Party Cookies — Set by solotravelready.com to remember your preferences and settings.
Third-Party Cookies — Set by domains other than the website you’re visiting, used for analytics or other services (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. Cookies We Use
We use a minimal number of cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to understand how visitors use our site.
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | First-party |
| Session management | Maintains website functionality during your visit | Session | First-party |
Legal Basis: Necessary for website function (GDPR Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest)
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
| ga* | Used to persist session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
What Google Analytics Collects: Pages you visit, time spent on each page, how you arrived at our site, approximate geographic location (country/city), device type, browser, and screen resolution.
What Google Analytics Does NOT Collect: Your name, personal identity, exact location or address, or sensitive personal information.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) — We request your consent before loading Google Analytics.
Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, marketing or retargeting cookies, or cookies that track you across other websites.
4. Why We Use Cookies
4.1 Essential Functionality
To remember your cookie consent preferences, maintain website security, and ensure proper website operation.
4.2 Website Analytics and Improvement
To understand which content is most popular, identify technical issues, improve navigation and user experience, and understand our audience demographics.
4.3 What We Do With Cookie Data
We analyze aggregate traffic patterns, improve our travel content and recommendations, optimize website performance, and make data-driven decisions about content.
We do NOT: sell cookie data to third parties, use cookies for advertising, track you across other websites, or share your data for marketing purposes.
5. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner with options to:
- Accept all cookies – Enables all cookies including analytics
- Reject non-essential cookies – Only essential cookies will be used
- Manage preferences – Choose which cookie categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookie and tracking protection
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block cookies options
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Mobile Browsers: Check your browser’s Settings menu under Privacy or Security.
5.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
- Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings (note: not all websites honor this signal)
- Cookie Banner: Reject non-essential cookies when prompted on our site
5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to browse Solo Travel Ready, but some features or personalization may be limited.
6. Third-Party Cookies
6.1 Google Analytics
Data Controller: Google LLC, USA Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google may process your data in the United States under EU-US data transfer frameworks. IP addresses are anonymized. We have a data processing agreement with Google.
6.2 Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, or social media sharing buttons. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with them. We do not control these third-party cookies — please review their privacy policies:
- YouTube / Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
- Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/privacy/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/privacy
- Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy
7. Legal Compliance
7.1 EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and Spanish implementing legislation: we obtain consent before using non-essential cookies, provide clear information about our cookie use, offer easy preference management, and do not require consent for essential cookies.
7.2 GDPR Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with GDPR: we process data lawfully and transparently, collect only necessary data, ensure data security, and respect your rights.
7.3 International Users
- UK Users: We comply with UK GDPR and PECR
- California Residents: Cookies may be considered “personal information” under CCPA. You have the right to know what is collected and to opt-out
- Other Jurisdictions: We respect applicable privacy laws and provide appropriate controls
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookie usage, applicable laws, new features, or improvements in privacy practices. We’ll update the “Last Updated” date and highlight significant changes on our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance.
9. More Information
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
Data Protection Authorities:
- Spain: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) – www.aepd.es
- EU: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
10. Contact Us
Email: info@solotravelready.com Website: solotravelready.com Location: Alicante, Spain
For cookie-related inquiries, please use the subject line “Cookie Policy Question.”
By clicking “Accept” on our cookie banner or by continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.