Himalayan Locals

Cookies Policy

What cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can switch them off.

1. The short version

Cookies are small text files that websites use to remember things — like whether you're logged in or what currency to show prices in. We use them lightly, only where they make the experience meaningfully better, and you can switch them off any time.

By using himalayanlocals.com you consent to the cookie practices below. This policy works alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Types of cookies we use

Essential

  • Keep the site working — session, security, basic navigation. Can't be turned off.

Performance

  • Help us understand which trips and pages get attention so we can improve them.

Functional

  • Remember your preferences — language, currency, recently viewed trips.

Advertising

  • Used (only where you've consented) to show relevant travel content on platforms like Google and Meta.

3. Why we use them

  • Smooth navigation, secure checkout, faster page loads
  • Anonymous analytics so we know what's working and what isn't
  • Personalisation — saving your filters, recently viewed trips and language
  • Marketing attribution and ad performance (only when consented)

4. Third-party tools

We use a small set of trusted partners:

These partners may set their own cookies. Their privacy policies apply to that data.

  • Google Analytics — anonymous traffic and behaviour insights
  • Google Ads & Meta Ads — to reach travellers similar to those who already love our trips
  • Razorpay — secure payment processing
  • Cloudflare / CDN — performance and basic security

5. Your control

  • Use the consent banner that appears on your first visit
  • Update preferences any time via your browser settings
  • Clear existing cookies or browse in private/incognito mode
  • Email us at team@himalayanlocals.com if you want help

6. Data protection

  • Cookie data is retained only while it's useful
  • Strict data minimisation — we don't collect what we don't need
  • All cookies are protected by encryption in transit

7. Compliance

Our cookie practices align with:

  • GDPR (EU/EEA)
  • CCPA (California)
  • ePrivacy Directive (EU)
  • India's Personal Data Protection framework

8. Updates

We may update this policy as our tooling or the law changes. Material updates will be highlighted on the site so you're never caught off guard.

9. Talk to us

  • Email: team@himalayanlocals.com
  • Phone: +91 95015 09591