Cookies Policy

‍Whispering Pines Lodge ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

‍1. What Are Cookies?
‍Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your overall experience.

‍2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
‍These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They allow you to browse pages, make bookings, and access secure areas.

‍Performance & Analytics Cookies
‍These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We use this data to improve functionality and user experience.

‍Functionality Cookies
‍Functionality cookies remember your preferences—such as language or location—so you don’t have to set them each time you visit.

‍Marketing & Advertising Cookies
‍These cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads and promotions based on your interests. We may also share this information with third-party partners (like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel) for marketing purposes.

‍3. How We Use Cookies
‍We use cookies to:
Enable core functionality, such as booking a stay or filling out forms
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Remember your preferences for faster, more personalized service
Provide relevant content and offers

‍4. Third-Party Cookies
‍Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages or are used in our marketing tools. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

‍5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
‍You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View which cookies are stored
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from certain websites
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For instructions, visit your browser’s help section:
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‍Edge

‍6. Changes to This Policy
‍We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to check back regularly.
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‍7. Contact Us
‍If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@whisperingpineslodge.com.au‍