PlacidWay Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy


At PlacidWay.com, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience, enhance website functionality, and provide personalized content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, track your actions, and provide a smoother, more tailored experience.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly.
  • Provide secure and efficient browsing.
  • Understand user behavior to improve website performance.
  • Offer personalized services and preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Load Balancer Cookies

These cookies ensure that your requests are distributed evenly across our servers, providing a fast and reliable browsing experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
AWSALB Ensures smooth browsing by distributing traffic across multiple servers. 1 week
AWSALBCORS Works alongside AWSALB for server routing and load balancing. 1 week

2. Authentication Cookies

Authentication cookies enable secure login functionality and personalized account access.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
G_ENABLED_IDPS Facilitates Google account login integration. 2 years
bkng Tracks user activity and preferences for Booking.com services. 2 years
bkng_sso_auth Ensures secure single sign-on (SSO) for Booking.com users. 2 years

3. Session Management Cookies

Session management cookies allow us to recognize users as they navigate between pages, ensuring consistent functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
PHPSESSID Manages user sessions for seamless navigation. 1 year
_implmdnbl Manages session interactions with Booking.com. Session only

4. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us track user behavior on our website. This data allows us to improve our website's design and functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
__stid Tracks content sharing activities through ShareThis. 2 years
__stidv Complements __stid to enhance content sharing analytics. 2 years
_cc_id Tracks user interactions for analytics purposes. 1 year
_hjSessionUser Collects user behavior data for analysis via Hotjar. 1 year
_hjSession Tracks specific session details for Hotjar analytics. 1 week
cfz_google-analytics_v4 Collects data about user interactions for performance analytics. 2 years
cfzs_google-analytics_v4 Tracks session data for Google Analytics in real-time. Session only
panoramaId_expiry Tracks unique user interactions for analytics and performance improvement. 1 year
pxcelAcc3PC Tracks engagement with ShareThis sharing features. 1 day

5. Security Cookies

Security cookies protect our website from malicious activity and unauthorized access.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
__cf_bm Identifies and mitigates automated bots for security purposes. 30 minutes
fpestid Identifies potential security risks and ensures safe browsing. 2 years

6. Personalization Cookies

Personalization cookies store your preferences to provide a tailored browsing experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
googtrans Stores language preferences for Google Translate. 1 year
user_selected_lang Stores user-selected language preferences for a personalized browsing experience. 1 year

7. Customer Support Cookies

Customer support cookies enhance your experience with live chat and help services.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
cb_chat_popup_appeared Tracks whether the chat popup has appeared during the session. 1 day
io Manages live chat sessions for customer communication. Session only

8. Consent Management Cookies

Consent management cookies store your choices regarding data usage to ensure compliance with privacy laws.

Cookie Name Purpose Expiry
pcm_consent Stores user consent for marketing and analytics to ensure compliance with privacy laws. 2 years

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and your browsing experience.

Your Consent

By continuing to use PlacidWay.com, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or would like more information about how we use cookies, please feel free to contact us.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 27th January 2025