1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help the site remember your actions and preferences so that you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return.
Cookies also allow us to improve how our pages perform and ensure everything runs smoothly.
2. How We Use Cookies
At Deserts of the World, cookies help us deliver a better browsing experience.
Some are essential to make the website function correctly, while others allow us to analyze usage patterns
and understand which topics our visitors find most useful.
A few may come from trusted partners who provide analytics or embedded media.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary: Required for security, navigation, and core functionality.
- Functional: Remember language, location, and display settings to personalize content.
- Performance: Collect anonymous information to help us understand how the site is used.
- Third-party: Set by external services like analytics tools or embedded maps and videos.
4. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit, a banner lets you choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can change your selection anytime by opening the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the site.
Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies in their settings, though this may affect some features.
5. Data Retention
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain for a limited period—typically up to 13 months—before expiring automatically.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services.
Any updates will appear here with a new “Last updated” date.
For questions about this policy, contact us at
support@desertsoftheworld.com.