Cookie Policy
The Visayas Island Hoppers Website
(www.visayasislandhoppers.com)
Owner and Data Controller
Aqua Ventura Diving
Dauin, Philippines 6200
control@aquaventuradiving.com
Effective Date: March 19, 2025
Version: 1.0
1. Introduction
The Visayas Island Hoppers website (www.visayasislandhoppers.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store information about your preferences or actions. Cookies do not directly identify you.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities, such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use performance and analytics cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience. For example, we track:
- Which pages visitors view most often.
- Whether visitors encounter errors.
- The effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
We use Google Analytics to gather this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
c) Social Media and Third-Party Cookies
Our website integrates with third-party services (e.g., social media platforms), which may place cookies on your device. These cookies allow you to share content from our site with your networks. They may also be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other websites.
We currently use cookies from:
- YouTube
d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use third-party cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior and interests.
4. Other Tracking Technologies
We may also use tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These technologies help us:
- Understand how users interact with our website and emails.
- Improve website performance.
- Measure the effectiveness of our content.
5. Managing and Removing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block or restrict cookies.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Receive notifications before new cookies are placed.
For more information on managing cookies, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
If you are using our services through a mobile application, you can adjust your device settings to limit ad tracking or reset your device’s advertising ID.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. Please review this policy periodically for the latest information on our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact owner and operator at:
Email: control@aquaventuradiving.com
Phone: +63 929 586 0756
Address: Aqua Ventura Diving, Dauin, Philippines 6200
