Last Updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TouringTony.com uses them, and what choices you have regarding their use. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
How TouringTony.com Uses Cookies
This site uses the following categories of cookies:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating the site. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized information about how visitors use this site — including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location. This helps me understand what content is most useful and improve the site experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data.
- Cookie name: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
- Purpose: Track site usage and traffic
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Provider: Google LLC
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
3. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites across the internet. These cookies help deliver relevant ads to you.
- Cookie name: IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID, _gcl_*
- Purpose: Personalized advertising
- Duration: Up to 13 months
- Provider: Google LLC
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or AboutAds.info.
4. Affiliate & Third-Party Cookies
When you click affiliate links on this site, third-party affiliate networks may set cookies to track referrals and commissions. Active affiliate partners include:
- Amazon Associates — tracks purchases made after clicking Amazon links
- Airalo — tracks eSIM purchases via Travelpayouts
- NordVPN — tracks subscriptions via referral links
- Travelpayouts — tracks flight and travel bookings
- VisaHQ — tracks visa processing referrals
These cookies are set by third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.
5. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent preferences) and provide enhanced functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit TouringTony.com, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. Your consent is stored as a cookie so the banner does not appear on every visit.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of this page.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.
Google Consent Mode
This site is configured to use Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. If you decline analytics or advertising cookies, Google’s services will operate in a limited, privacy-preserving mode.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about how this site uses cookies, please contact me.
