COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies on our website. Under the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to obtain your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

1. STRICTLY NECESSARY (ALWAYS ACTIVE)

These are essential for the core operation of the quest and cannot be switched off.

• Authentication Session: Used securely to identify you and keep you logged in to your account.
• Cookie Consent (cookie_consent): Saves your acceptance or rejection choice regarding this banner so you are not repeatedly asked.

2. FUNCTIONAL LOCAL STORAGE (ALWAYS ACTIVE)

We use browser local storage to save your specific user-interface preferences to improve your reading experience.

• Language Preference (quest_language): Remembers which of the 21 supported languages you have chosen to read the quest in.
• Theme Preference (theme_mode): Remembers if you have selected a dark or light visual mode for the interface.
• Partner Attribution (partner_attribution): Temporarily stores affiliate referral information for up to 30 days to correctly credit our local partners and tour guides when you purchase.

3. ANALYTICS & MARKETING (CONSENT REQUIRED)

These tools are loaded via Google Tag Manager only if you explicitly click 'Accept all'. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the experience and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage statistics (pages visited, time spent).
• Meta Pixel & Other Tags: Used to measure advertising effectiveness across social platforms.

4. MANAGING YOUR PREFERENCES

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer of this website. Additionally, you can clear all cookies and local storage directly through your browser's privacy settings.

5. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

By accepting analytics cookies, you acknowledge that data collected by third-party services (such as Google or Meta) may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries outside the European Economic Area, subject to standard contractual clauses and appropriate safeguards.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

• Legal Form: Individual Entrepreneur / ინდივიდუალური მეწარმე
• Full Legal Name: David Mamporia / დავითი მამფორია
• Personal Number (პირადი ნომერი): 01501146350
• Privacy Email: tbilisiquest@gmail.com