At Grand Routes of Europe, operated by Grand-Europe LLC, we want your journey through our travel inspiration website to be smooth, personalized, and enjoyable. Cookies and similar technologies help us make that happen by improving your experience, analyzing how our site performs, and tailoring content to your interests. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them, so you can explore our travel resources with confidence. If you have questions, our contact details are below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They store bits of information to help websites function better—like remembering your preferences or tracking which pages you visit. We also use similar technologies, like pixel tags or web beacons, to see how you interact with our emails or ads. Think of cookies as little travel guides, helping us navigate your needs while you plan your European adventures.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different cookies to keep our site running smoothly and to enhance your experience. Here’s what we use:
Essential Cookies: These are must-haves for the site to work. They handle basics like page navigation, secure access to features, or remembering your login details. Without these, you might not be able to browse properly.
Performance Cookies: These track how you use our site—think pages visited, time spent, or links clicked. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect this data anonymously, helping us improve content and fix glitches.
Functional Cookies: These make your experience personal, like saving your language preference or region settings. They might remember if you’ve seen our cookie banner before, so we don’t bug you again.
Marketing Cookies: These help us show you relevant ads or content, like travel tips based on your browsing. They might be set by us or third-party partners (e.g., ad networks) to tailor promotions across other sites.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that vanish when you close your browser, used for things like keeping you logged in during a visit.
Persistent Cookies: These stick around longer (days or months) to remember your preferences for future visits, like your preferred currency for travel bookings.
3. How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us make your time on our site better in these ways:
Site Functionality: Ensure you can navigate, access premium content, or use interactive features like maps without hiccups.
Personalization: Tailor recommendations, like highlighting travel ideas based on your browsing history or location.
Analytics: Understand which parts of the site are popular or need work, so we can create better travel guides and resources.
Advertising: Show you ads that match your interests, like a tour deal if you’ve been browsing travel itineraries. Third-party partners may use cookies to target ads on other sites.
Security: Protect your data and our site by detecting unusual activity or potential threats.
We don’t use cookies to collect sensitive personal info like your name or payment details unless you explicitly share that through forms.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from trusted partners who help us run the site:
Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics track site performance anonymously, helping us see what content you love.
Advertising Networks: Partners may set cookies to show you relevant travel ads on other websites, based on your activity here.
Social Media: If you share our content on platforms like social media, those sites may set cookies to track engagement or enable sharing features.
These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to check. We only work with reputable providers who respect your privacy.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You’re in charge of how cookies work on our site. Here’s how you can manage them:
Cookie Banner: When you first visit, you’ll see a pop-up letting you accept, reject, or customize cookies. You can opt out of non-essential cookies (like marketing ones) while keeping essential ones active.
Browser Settings: Adjust your browser to block or delete cookies. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or clear them after each session. Check your browser’s help section for steps.
Opt-Out Tools: For targeted ads, visit sites like www.youronlinechoices.com (EU) or www.aboutads.info (US) to opt out of third-party advertising cookies.
Do Not Track: Our site doesn’t currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, but you can limit tracking by rejecting non-essential cookies or managing browser settings.
Note: Blocking essential cookies may limit site functionality, like accessing premium content or saving preferences.
6. How Long Cookies Last
Cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser, like a quick stopover on your travels.
Persistent Cookies: Stay until they expire (from days to a year) or you delete them, helping us remember you on return visits.
We set reasonable expiration dates and only keep cookies as long as needed for their purpose.
7. Data Protection and Cookies
Cookies don’t store sensitive info like your address or credit card details, but we still protect the data they collect with encryption and secure servers. We comply with laws like GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California residents), ensuring your privacy rights are respected. If cookies collect personal data tied to your account (e.g., email from a form), we handle it per our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy as our site grows or regulations change. Updates will be posted here with the date below. If we make big changes, like introducing new cookie types, we’ll notify you via email or a site notice. Check back now and then to stay updated.
9. Contact Us
Questions about cookies or how we use them? Want help managing your settings? We’re here to assist.
Grand-Europe LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI 53217, US
Phone: +1 414-961-9456
We’ll get back to you within 5 business days, usually faster. Thanks for exploring Grand Routes of Europe with us—now go plan that dream trip!
Last Updated: August 31, 2025