At Vibe-Way.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website (www.vibe-way.com), provide our transportation services, and improve our platform. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Last updated: May 5, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity, such as preferences or session data, to make your experience more efficient and personalized. Cookies can be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services we use (“third-party cookies”).
Similar technologies, such as local storage or tracking pixels, may also be used for comparable purposes and are included in this policy under the term “cookies.”
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
- Purpose: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as maintaining your session during booking or remembering form inputs.
- Examples: Session cookies for login, cookies to store your booking progress.
- Duration: Typically session-based (deleted when you close your browser).
- Consent: These cookies are required and cannot be disabled, as they are essential for website operation.
Analytics Cookies
- Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data on page views, time spent, and navigation patterns.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) to track site performance.
- Duration: Persistent – up to 2 years.
- Consent: Optional; you can disable these via our cookie consent tool or browser settings.
Functional Cookies
- Purpose: Enhance user experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings or previously selected pickup locations.
- Examples: Cookies to save your country code for phone input or address autocomplete preferences.
- Duration: Persistent – up to 1 year.
- Consent: Optional; you can disable these via our cookie consent tool or browser settings.
Marketing Cookies
- Purpose: Deliver personalized advertisements or promotional content based on your browsing behavior, such as transport offers or discounts.
- Examples: Cookies set by advertising partners (e.g., Google Ads) to show relevant ads.
- Duration: Persistent – up to 1 year.
- Consent: Optional; requires your explicit consent and can be disabled.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable Core Functionality: Ensure the website works correctly, such as processing bookings, managing user sessions, and providing address autocomplete via Google Maps.
- Improve User Experience: Save your preferences (e.g., language or booking details) to make future visits more convenient.
- Analyze Performance: Understand how our website is used to optimize content, navigation, and services (e.g., identifying popular routes or bottlenecks in the booking process).
- Personalize Marketing: Deliver relevant promotions or ads, such as discounts on airport transfers, if you’ve opted in for marketing communications.
- Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, such as protecting booking forms from unauthorized access.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks anonymized website usage data to help us improve our services. Learn more.
- Google Maps: Enables address autocomplete for booking forms, storing temporary data to improve accuracy. Learn more.
- Payment Processors: Services like Stripe or PayPal may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions. See Stripe’s Cookie Policy or PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Partners: If you consent to marketing cookies, partners like Google Ads may use cookies to show personalized ads. Learn more.
These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We do not control their cookies directly, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies are used on our website through the following options:
Cookie Consent Tool
- When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.
- You can revisit these settings at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
Browser Settings
- Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For example:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
- Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain website features, such as booking forms.
Opt-Out Tools
- For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- For marketing cookies, you can opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings or industry tools like YourAdChoices.
6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals sent by browsers, as there is no universal standard for their implementation. However, you can manage cookies using the methods described above.
7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies have varying lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 1 month to 2 years) or until you delete them manually.
Specific durations are noted in the “Types of Cookies” section above. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@vibe-way.com
- Phone: +972559959959
- WhatsApp/Telegram: Use the contact details provided in your booking confirmation.
- Operating Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 7:00–20:00 – Friday, 7:00–15:30 (local time).
9. Changes to This Cookies Policy
Vibe-Way.com may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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