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Cookies Policy

Last updated: November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Palakkad Tourism (https://palakkadtourism.org) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide relevant content. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.

How We Use Cookies

Palakkad Tourism uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Purpose Duration
cookie_consent (cookie and local storage) Stores your cookie consent preferences (Accept or Decline) 1 year

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content and user experience. Analytics cookies are used unless you click Decline. The data collected is aggregated, and IP addresses are anonymised.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Maintains session state 2 years

3. Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These cookies help serve ads and measure their effectiveness. Google may use these cookies to personalise ads based on your interests.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
__gads Google AdSense Ad frequency and relevance 13 months
__gpi Google AdSense Ad personalisation 13 months
NID Google Stores preferences for Google services 6 months

4. Social Media & Functional Cookies

When you interact with social media buttons (Facebook, X/Twitter) or use the chatbot feature, those third-party services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time. Here are your options:

  • Cookie banner: Use the Accept or Decline buttons when you first visit the site. Decline turns analytics and advertising cookies off.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions.
  • Google opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Ad personalisation: Manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.

Note: Blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our site may include content from third-party services such as Google Maps, YouTube, or Facebook. These services may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@palakkadtourism.org.

Welcome to Palakkad! Thank you for appreciating the beauty of Palakkad everywhere. While exploring this wonderful place, kindly refrain from throwing plastic bottles or covers on the paddy fields or roadside. Let’s keep Palakkad clean and preserve its natural charm.