Cookies Policy
Learn how cookies are used across the 1800 SmartFares website and application experience.
This page contains important information on the types and use of cookies on all 1800 SmartFares (hereon referred to as “we”, “our”, “us”) websites and applications. All key terms defined herein shall have the same meaning as mentioned in our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device when browsing the internet. These contain information about the websites you visit and actions performed on them. This is crucial to provide personalized user experiences and improved functionality of our online services. Cookies may also include information regarding website traffic, preferences, and location, among other details voluntarily provided while making bookings or registering profiles.
Types of cookies and how we use them
1st Party Cookies
These are cookies that are directly set and managed through our 1800 SmartFares website and/or application.
3rd Party Cookies
These are cookies that are set by our third-party partners including Travel Suppliers, Hotels, and related service providers.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are stored on your device until you voluntarily close the browser. These cookies are required to ensure all pages on 1800 SmartFares are functioning correctly including search and booking functions.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies stay for a longer period on your device as per your browser settings and in accordance with applicable laws. These cookies assist us in recognizing users and activity while browsing the website or application, identifying returning users, and making the overall experience seamless and efficient.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the 1800 SmartFares website and application to function correctly and provide access to our services. This may include information for login functionality, page navigation, and filling in forms, among others.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to optimize the user experience and functionality of our website and applications. This may include website data and metrics including visit count, most-to-least popular pages, and traffic sources. Performance cookies help in providing newer features and technical updates as required.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to offer improved features and functionality according to your preferences and past visits. This might include data such as your preferred language, booking preferences, login credentials, and user settings.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies help ensure that adverts shown on the 1800 SmartFares website and application are relevant to your browsing experience. These cookies assist in the creation and analysis of marketing campaigns, restrict advertisement frequency, and support related advertising procedures.
Analytics and Personalization Cookies
Analytics and personalization cookies help us analyze how you access and use our services when visiting our website. This is necessary to ensure a smooth and optimized browsing experience. For example, if you are a current client, we may gather data about your past searches and bookings in order to present offers, deals, and personalized travel itineraries.
Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies generally contain data about your interactions with third-party social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and X. These cookies may be required to allow you to interact with content on such social media platforms.
Managing Cookies
We use both first-party and third-party cookies to enhance functionality and personalize your experience, but we also have safeguards in place to keep you in control. We may use additional third-party platforms to meet your customized interests and preferences, and we may share certain information with them based on how you use and interact with our website. These third-party providers usually help us with analytics and targeted advertisements.
Additionally, there is the option to opt out of receiving behavioral or targeted adverts from an array of third-party providers. In the same way, you can modify your browser settings and configure cookie preferences. Saved cookie data can also be manually erased. Doing so, however, may make it harder to use some of the functions on our websites and applications that rely on cookie data.
Note
By browsing our website or application, and by using any of our services, you accept this Cookies Policy. For more information on privacy settings and the use of personal data, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
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