Seattle Ballooning Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 13, 2025 (Updated)
At Seattle Ballooning, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when visiting our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and collect information about your interactions to enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to improve our website’s functionality, analyze site usage, and provide targeted advertisements. Below are the categories of cookies used on our website:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features and services may be unavailable.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience. These cookies include:
| Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ga* | .seattleballooning.com | 1 year | Unique identifier used by Google Analytics 4 to track browsing sessions. |
| _ga | .seattleballooning.com | 1 year | Unique identifier for tracking browsing sessions. |
| _gid | .seattleballooning.com | 1 day | Tracks user activity across browsing sessions. |
| gat* | .seattleballooning.com | 1 minute | Used by Google Analytics. |
3. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track users across multiple websites to display relevant advertisements. These cookies include:
| Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| _gcl_au | .seattleballooning.com | 3 months | Used by Google AdSense to analyze user interactions. |
| _fbp | .seattleballooning.com | 3 months | Facebook Pixel for targeted advertising. |
| _uetsid | .seattleballooning.com | 1 day | Microsoft Bing Ads tracking cookie. |
| _uetvid | .seattleballooning.com | 1 year | Microsoft Bing Ads tracking cookie for re-engagement. |
4. Other Cookies
Other cookies on our website include:
| Name | Domain | Duration | Purpose |
| TripWorks | seattleballooning.com | 2 months | Used for managing booking sessions. |
| ainiroUserId | Persistent | Persistent | Tracks unique user identification. |
Persistent Cookies
We also use persistent cookies to detect how users arrive at our website by registering their last URL-address:
| Name | Purpose |
| lastExternalReferrer | Detects the last URL used to reach our website. |
| lastExternalReferrerTime | Records the time of referral to our website. |
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View and delete stored cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from specific websites.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party cookies from providers such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and Microsoft Bing Ads. These cookies help us deliver personalized content and advertisements. For more details, please review their respective privacy policies:
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Seattle Ballooning
2825 SW 170th St
Customerservice@seattleballooning.com
206-747-5802