Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other display settings) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
2. How We Use Cookies
Perfect Umrah and Travels Limited (trading as Cheapest Umrah Packages) uses cookies on our website for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features. These cookies do not track personal information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| session | Maintains your browsing session | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information about pages visited, time spent on site, and the general geographic location of visitors (country/city level).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 session tracking | 2 years |
The data collected by Google Analytics is anonymised where possible. Google's data processing terms apply. For more information, visit: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
2.3 Advertising Cookies — Google Ads
We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to display advertisements about our Umrah packages on Google Search and other platforms. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick advertising targeting | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Checks if cookies are supported | Session |
| NID | Google preference cookie for advertising | 6 months |
These cookies enable us to serve you relevant advertisements about Umrah packages when you search on Google. They do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent. For more information on how Google uses advertising cookies, visit: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
2.4 WhatsApp and Social Media
Our website includes a WhatsApp chat button. Clicking this button redirects you to WhatsApp (operated by Meta Platforms Inc.). WhatsApp may set its own cookies subject to Meta's Privacy Policy. We do not control Meta's cookie practices.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
3.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
3.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3.3 Opt-Out of Google Ads Personalisation
You can opt out of personalised Google Ads at: google.co.uk/settings/ads
4. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling analytics and advertising cookies will not affect your ability to use our website. You can still browse our packages, contact us, and make enquiries. However, you may see less relevant advertisements from us on other platforms.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: support@cheapestumrahpackages.co.uk or write to: Perfect Umrah and Travels Limited, 25 Gervase Close, Wembley, HA9 9EH.