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This document describes how paradise-bali.com and Booking.com use cookies on this website and how Booking.com handles and protects your personal data.

First, what is a cookie?

A cookie is a small amount of data placed on the computer of a user by a website.

Why do websites use cookies?

Webpages have no memory. A user who surfs from page to page within a website is not recognised as the same user across pages. Cookies enable the user's browser to be recognised by the website. Therefore, cookies are mainly used to remember the choices a user has made (e.g., remembering the language you speak), or to recognise recurring visitors to the site.

Do all cookies do the same thing?

No, there are different types of cookies used for different purposes. Cookies can be distinguished by function, lifetime and the party that places them.

How does paradise-bali.com use cookies?

paradise-bali.com, through Booking.com offers its users an advanced and user-friendly website that adapts automatically to their needs and wishes. To achieve this, this website uses 4 types of cookies:

• Technical cookies:  Booking.com uses technical cookies to show you this website, to make it function correctly, to create your user account, to log you in and to manage your bookings. These technical cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly.

• Functional cookies:  Booking.com also uses functional cookies to remember your preferences and to help you use the website efficiently and effectively, for example by remembering your preferred currency and language, your searches and the accommodation you have viewed earlier. These functional cookies are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the website, but they add functionality for you as a user and enhance your experience.

• Analytics cookies: To gain insight into how visitors use the website, to find out what works and what doesn't, to optimise and improve the website and to ensure we continue to be interesting and relevant for users, Booking.com uses analytics cookies. The data Booking.com gathers includes the viewed web pages, referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp information and details like the number of (mouse) clicks on a given page, mouse movements, scrolling activity and the (search) words you use and the text you type while using our website. This information is anonymised.

• Commercial cookies: Lastly, Booking.com also uses commercial cookies to show you advertisements on other websites (retargeting), potentially based on which destinations you have searched for, or which accommodation you have viewed. These cookies are typically placed by trusted third parties.

How long do the cookies stay active?

There are varying lifespans. The maximum lifespan set on some of them is 5 years. All cookies can be erased from the browser when desired.

How do I recognise Booking.com's cookies?

You can find the Booking.com cookies in your browser settings.

Are third party cookies used?

Yes. Booking.com uses the services of trusted and recognised online advertising and marketing companies. To enable their services, these companies need to place cookies.

The providers Booking.com uses are committed to building consumer awareness and establishing responsible business and data management practices and standards. Most of these companies are a member of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and/or the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Members of NAI and IAB adhere to industry standards and codes of conduct. The NAI and IAB members offer a general opt-out function of the behavioural advertising. Please visit www.networkadvertising.org and www.youronlinechoices.com to identify the NAI members that have placed an advertising cookie file on your computer. To opt out of an NAI or IAB member's behavioural advertising programme, simply check the box that corresponds to the company from which you wish to opt out.

Who has access to the cookie data?

Only Booking.com has access to the cookie data of Booking.com. Please note that from time to time, we may use third party service providers for marketing analysis and quality improvement purposes. Cookies placed by third parties may be accessed by these third parties.

Is my online behaviour monitored?

No. Booking.com statistically analyses the behaviour of all users only on our own website. You may receive ads from Booking.com on different sites (retargeting), which is based on your history on our website. This information is anonymous. We do not follow your behaviour outside of Booking.com.

How can I manage my cookie preferences?

Using your browser settings (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome) you can set which cookies to accept and reject. It depends on your brand of browser where these settings are located. Using the "Help" function in your browser, you can locate the relevant settings.

Please note that if you do not accept certain cookies, you may not be able to use some functionality of this website. Please also note that opting out of an advertising network does not mean that you will no longer receive or be subject to online advertising or marketing analysis. It means that the network from which you opted out will no longer deliver ads tailored to your web preferences and usage patterns.