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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026  ·  lifeisanendlessvacation.com

This page explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses, and how you can control them. We are committed to full transparency about the data collected when you visit lifeisanendlessvacation.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you navigate the site, and in some cases, deliver relevant content.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install software on your device. They simply store small pieces of information to improve your experience.

Cookies We Use

Essential

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core site features.

Cookie NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferences Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every page visit. 30 days
wordpress_logged_in_* Used by WordPress to confirm when you are logged in (applies to site admins only, not regular visitors). Session
wp-settings-* Stores user preferences for the WordPress admin interface. 1 year
Functional

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as comments and newsletter forms. Disabling them may affect certain features.

Cookie NameDescriptionDuration
comment_author Remembers your name when you leave a comment, so you do not have to re-enter it next time. Session
comment_author_email Remembers your email address when you leave a comment. Session
comment_author_url Remembers your website URL when you leave a comment. Session
ck_subscriber_id Set by Kit (ConvertKit) to identify newsletter subscribers and prevent duplicate signup prompts. 1 year
Analytics

Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use this website — which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and how they navigate. This helps us improve the site. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The legacy Universal Analytics cookies (_utma, _utmb, etc.) are no longer in use.

Cookie NameDescriptionDuration
_ga The main Google Analytics cookie. Assigns a unique anonymous ID to each visitor to distinguish users and count sessions. 2 years
_ga_* Used by GA4 to persist session state and store campaign-related information. 2 years
_gid Assigns a temporary anonymous ID to each visitor. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. 24 hours
_gat Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic pages. 1 minute
_gali Used by Google Analytics to track which links on a page are clicked. 30 seconds
Marketing

Marketing Cookies

This website does not currently run paid advertising campaigns. However, the following cookie may be set if Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts are ever linked in future.

Cookie NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_* Contains information related to Google Ads campaigns. Only active if Google Analytics is linked to a Google Ads account. 90 days

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly. Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy:

• Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• Kit (ConvertKit) — Kit Privacy Policy
• YouTube — if you watch embedded videos, YouTube may set cookies. Google Privacy Policy

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser settings — All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Look for cookie settings in your browser's Privacy or Security section:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Google Analytics opt-out — You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience on this site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add new features or third-party services. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We recommend checking back periodically.

Questions about cookies or this policy?

Amit Chilka — Life is an Endless Vacation
40, Chandranagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India

Email: amit@lifeisanendlessvacation.com
Contact form: lifeisanendlessvacation.com/contact