Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve your experience, and provide information to the website owner. This policy explains which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary: essential for the website to function, including session management, security, and consent storage.
- Analytics: help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and user experience.
- Marketing: used to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver relevant content.
- Functional: remember your preferences and settings to personalise your experience.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| _rfs_session | Maintains your login session and authentication state. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| _rfs_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks for form submissions. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| _rfs_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users and tracks site usage. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: maintains session state across page requests. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _rfs_ab | Stores A/B test variant assignments for website optimisation. | 90 days | Analytics |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel: tracks conversions from Facebook advertisements. | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads: tracks conversions from Google advertisements. | 90 days | Marketing |
| _rfs_ref | Stores referral source information for attribution. | 30 days | Marketing |
| _rfs_pref | Stores your display preferences (e.g., currency, language). | 1 year | Functional |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For more information about managing cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties (e.g., Google, Meta). We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@readyforschengen.com. For more details about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.