Cookie Policy

At Courageous Journeys®, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy provides information about how and when we use cookies for these purposes. Capitalized terms used in this policy but not defined have the meaning set forth in our Privacy Policy, which also includes additional details about the collection and use of information on our website.

What is a cookie?

Cookies are small text files sent by us to your computer or mobile device. They are unique to your account or your browser. They record how you move your way around a website so that, when you revisit that website, it can present tailored options based on the information stored about your last visit. Cookies can also be used to analyze traffic and for advertising and marketing purposes. Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire. Cookies are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system. To find out more about cookies, visit this site.

Does Courageous Journeys® use cookies?

Yes. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs and web beacons. We use both session-based and persistent cookies. This website sets and accesses our own cookies on the domains operated by Courageous Journeys™. We may also use third-party cookies for analytics and marketing purposes.

How is Courageous Journeys® using cookies?

We use cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards to how you are using our website. Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information in order to remember that you are logged in. Other cookies are not tied to your account but are unique and allow us to carry out analytics and customization, among other similar things.

Cookies are used to:

Recognize you when you visit our site
Remember your preferences
Give you a personalized experience consistent with your settings
Help us develop and improve our website and services
Make your interactions faster and more secure

Categories of use:

Session cookies: These are only stored on your computer during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page, but they do not collect any personal data from your computer.
Persistent cookies: A persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again. We use persistent cookies for Google Analytics.

Cookies can also be categorized as follows:

Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential to enable you to use the website effectively and therefore cannot be turned off. Without these cookies, the services available to you on our website cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
Performance & Analytical cookies: These cookies enable us to monitor and improve the performance of our website. For example, they allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources and see which parts of the site are most popular.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For instance, we may be able to provide you with news or updates relevant to the services you use. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymized.

What can you do if you don't want cookies to be set or want them to be removed?

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful, or you can use the 'Help' option in your browser for more details:

Please note that if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access the services, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings, like login information.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the bottom of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at support@courageousjourneys.com.

Effective Date

Last updated: 13 Sep 2024