Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 14, 2025

This page explains what cookies are, how we use them on VisitPanama.xyz, and how you can control them. The short version: we use very few cookies and respect your choices.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help websites remember things like your preferences or whether you've visited before. Not all cookies are bad -- many are essential for websites to work properly.

Cookies We Use

We keep our cookie usage to a minimum. Here's what you might encounter on VisitPanama.xyz:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off.

Cookie consent preference: Stores your choice about cookie consent so we don't keep showing you the banner. This is stored in your browser's local storage.
Cloudflare security cookies: Cloudflare, which hosts and protects our site, may set cookies needed for security purposes like protecting against malicious traffic.

Analytics Cookies

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is designed to be privacy-friendly. Notably, Cloudflare Web Analytics does not use cookies to track visitors. It collects anonymous, aggregate data about site usage without setting any cookies on your device.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

Google Fonts: When your browser loads fonts from Google's servers, Google may collect some data. However, Google states that the Google Fonts API does not set or log cookies.
Google AdSense (future): If we add advertising through Google AdSense in the future, it may set cookies for ad personalization and performance tracking. Before enabling any advertising cookies, we will update this policy and ask for your consent.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Browser Settings

Every major browser lets you control cookies through its settings. You can usually find these options under "Privacy" or "Security." Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. While there's no universal standard for how websites should respond to this signal, we respect your privacy preferences regardless.

GDPR Compliance

If you're visiting from the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements for cookies. This means:

We only set non-essential cookies with your consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time
We provide clear information about what each cookie does
Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to function may be set without consent

Changes to This Policy

If we start using new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we'll update this page and change the "Last updated" date. If we add advertising cookies or other significant tracking, we'll notify you and ask for your consent before setting them.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@visitpanama.xyz