Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 28 April 2026
Last Updated: 28 April 2026


1. Introduction

Welcome to Kailani Travel (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (www.kailani.co.za), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have set your browser to reject them.

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and giving you control over your privacy.


2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we send a cookie to your device. Your device stores the cookie and sends it back to us each time you revisit our website. This helps us recognize your device and remember your preferences.


3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on the Kailani Travel website:

Type Purpose Are They Essential? Duration
Strictly Necessary Cookies Required for the website to function properly. Enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. Yes Session / Persistent
Performance Cookies Collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, error messages). All data is aggregated and anonymous. No Persistent
Functional Cookies Remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, currency, region) to provide enhanced, personalized features. No Persistent
Targeting/Advertising Cookies Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. No Persistent
Social Media Cookies Allow you to share content on social media platforms. These cookies may track your browser across other sites. No Persistent

 


4. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies that may be placed on your device when you visit the Kailani Travel website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
wp-wpml_current_language Kailani Travel Stores the current language preference for the website Session
wordpress_logged_in_* Kailani Travel Maintains login session for registered users Session
wp-settings-* Kailani Travel Stores user interface preferences 1 year
cookie_notice_accepted Kailani Travel Remembers that you have accepted the cookie policy 1 month
wp_woocommerce_session_* Kailani Travel Manages shopping cart and booking session data 2 days

 

4.2 Performance Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users for website analytics 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state for analytics tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics tracking 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to improve performance 1 minute

 

4.3 Functional Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
currency Kailani Travel Stores your preferred currency (e.g., ZAR, USD, EUR) 1 year
region Kailani Travel Stores your selected region for relevant content 1 year
recently_viewed Kailani Travel Remembers recently viewed trips for your convenience Session

 

4.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
_fbp Facebook/Meta Stores and tracks visits across websites for ad targeting 3 months
fr Facebook/Meta Used for ad delivery and retargeting 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads Used for conversion tracking and ad retargeting 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Delivers targeted advertising based on browsing history 1 year
test_cookie Google DoubleClick Checks if your browser supports cookies for advertising 15 minutes

 

4.5 Social Media Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry
locale Stores language preferences for embedded content Session  
sessionid Used for sharing functionality and embedded feeds Session  

Note: The specific cookies deployed may vary depending on website updates and third-party integrations. This list is accurate as of the “Last Updated” date above.


5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods:

 
 
Type Duration Description
Session Cookies Until you close your browser These temporary cookies are deleted automatically when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies Until they expire or you delete them These cookies remain on your device for a fixed period (e.g., 1 month, 2 years) or until you manually delete them. Each time you visit our website, the expiration date is renewed.

 

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance our website and services. These include:

Third Party Purpose Their Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website traffic analysis and performance measurement https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads Advertising and conversion tracking https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook/Meta Social media integration and ad targeting https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
PayFast / Yoco Payment processing (may set security cookies) https://payfast.io/privacy-policy/
WordPress Plugins Various functionality (booking forms, sliders, etc.) Varies by plugin

We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies. You should check the respective third-party websites for more information about their cookie policies and how to manage them.


 

7. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Purpose Description
Essential Website Operations To enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and shopping cart management.
Improving Website Performance To understand how visitors interact with our website, identify errors, and optimize loading speeds.
Remembering Your Preferences To recall your language, currency, and other settings so you don’t have to set them every visit.
Personalizing Your Experience To show you relevant travel packages, special offers, and content based on your browsing history.
Marketing and Advertising To display targeted advertisements for Kailani Travel on other websites and social media platforms.
Analytics and Research To analyze trends, track user behavior, and gather demographic information to improve our services.

 

8. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Below are the methods you can use to manage your cookie preferences.

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All Cookies – Agree to all categories of cookies

  • Reject Non-Essential Cookies – Only allow strictly necessary cookies

  • Customise Preferences – Select which categories of cookies you wish to allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website.

 

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device

  • Delete some or all cookies

  • Block cookies from specific websites

  • Block all third-party cookies

  • Set your browser to notify you before a cookie is set

 

Instructions for Popular Browsers

Browser How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opera Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

 

Important Note

If you choose to disable or reject cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to complete a booking or save your travel preferences.


 

9. How to Delete Cookies

If you wish to delete cookies that are already stored on your device, you can do so through your browser settings (see the instructions above) or by using third-party privacy tools.

Additionally, you can delete cookies for specific websites by:

  1. Opening your browser settings

  2. Navigating to privacy or history settings

  3. Finding the option to “Clear browsing data” or “Delete cookies”

  4. Selecting “Cookies and other site data”

  5. Choosing a time range (e.g., last hour, last day, all time)

  6. Clicking “Clear data”


 

10. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers through the following industry resources:

 
 
Resource Website Region
YourOnlineChoices (DAAC) https://youradchoices.com/ South Africa & EU
Network Advertising Initiative https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ International
Digital Advertising Alliance https://optout.aboutads.info/ United States
Google Ads Settings https://adssettings.google.com/ International
Facebook Ad Preferences https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences International

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. It means that the advertisements you see will be less relevant to your interests.


 

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals because there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret them.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and provide the cookie management tools described in Section 8 of this policy.


12. Google Analytics and Privacy

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to collect information about visitor behavior without identifying individual visitors.

Google Analytics Features We Use:

  • Anonymous pageview tracking

  • Demographic and interest reporting

  • User behavior flow analysis

How to Opt Out of Google Analytics:

You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

This add-on prevents Google Analytics from receiving information about your visits to our website.


13. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices.

 
 
Type of Change Notification Method
Minor updates (e.g., typo corrections, clarification) Updated “Last Updated” date on this page
Material changes (e.g., new types of cookies, different third-party providers) Prominent notice on our website + email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.


 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us:

Kailani Travel – Cookie Enquiries

Method Details
Email info@kailanitravel.co.za
Phone +27 11 064 5651
Postal Address Willow Wood Office Park, Corner 3rd Avenue & Cedar Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa
Physical Address Willow Wood Office Park, Corner 3rd Avenue & Cedar Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa

When contacting us, please include:

  • Your full name

  • A clear description of your question or request

  • The website address (www.kailani.co.za)


 

15. Summary Table for Quick Reference

Question Answer
Does Kailani Travel use cookies? Yes
Can I disable cookies? Yes, through browser settings or our cookie consent banner
Will the website work without cookies? Core functionality will work, but some features may be limited
Do you sell my data collected by cookies? No
How long do you keep cookie data? Varies by cookie type (session to 2 years)
Do you use third-party advertising cookies? Yes (Google, Facebook)
How do I opt out of targeted ads? Use YourOnlineChoices or browser settings