Legal
Cookie Policy
Website: https://www.yenwanders.com
Last updated: June 29, 2025
Contact: hello.yenwanders@gmail.com
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Yen Wanders uses them, and how you can control them. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information on their own, but they can be linked to information you provide.
2. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Cookie consent preference (stores whether you have accepted/rejected cookies)
- Session cookies (keep you logged in during a visit if applicable)
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Yen Wanders. We use this information to improve the site. These cookies are only set after you give consent.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — tracks page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is anonymised where possible.
Marketing and affiliate cookies
These cookies are placed by our affiliate partners when you click on a link to a third-party product or service. They allow those partners to track whether a purchase was made following your visit. These are only activated after consent.
- Travelpayouts — tracks clicks on flight and hotel affiliate links
- Booking.com, Agoda, or similar booking platforms — may place cookies when you visit their sites via our links
Preference cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience (for example, your preferred currency or language). Currently limited usage on this site.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policy for more information:
- Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts — policies.google.com/privacy
- Travelpayouts — travelpayouts.com/en/privacy
4. How to manage cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Cookie banner
When you first visit Yen Wanders, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to "Accept All", "Reject All", or "Manage Preferences" to select which categories of cookies you allow.
Cookie settings button
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on this and other websites.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
5. Consent and legal basis
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we obtain your prior consent before placing any non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the legal basis of legitimate interests (to enable the site to function). All other categories require your explicit opt-in consent.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, email: hello.yenwanders@gmail.com