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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2026 | Simsime Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. | NATTA Member ID 778/19

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small alphanumeric text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They serve vital operational functions such as recognizing your device across sessions, maintaining authenticated logins, protecting against unauthorized form submissions, and ensuring pages load smoothly and securely.

At Simsime Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. ("Simsime", "we", "us", or "our"), accredited by the Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA Member ID: 778/19), we hold traveler privacy in the highest regard. We employ cookies strictly for essential technical operation, security hardening, and delivering a seamless browsing experience.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

Our website utilizes a minimal, privacy-centric cookie footprint consisting of the following categories:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the core functionality of the website. These include encrypted session identifiers (`PHPSESSID`), security tokens preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and rate-limiting timestamp cookies that prevent automated spam bots from disrupting our booking inquiry desk.
  • Security & Authentication Cookies: Utilized in our administrative editorial portal (`/blog-dashboard/`). When authorized editorial directors authenticate via Google OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, temporary state cookies (`oauth_state`) verify the integrity of the authorization handshake and protect against replay attacks.
  • User Preference & Experience Cookies: Small client-side storage keys that remember your preferences (such as dismissing informative banners or maintaining smooth floating dock animations across subpages) so you do not have to reconfigure them on every visit.
What We Never Do: Simsime Travels does NOT deploy invasive third-party cross-site trackers, behavioural ad targeting pixels, or data broker cookies. We never monetize, sell, or trade your browsing habits with external marketing corporations.

3. Detailed Cookie Inventory

The table below summarizes the specific cookies utilized across our web application:

Cookie Identifier Category Duration Technical Purpose
PHPSESSID Essential Session Standard encrypted session identifier maintaining transaction state during booking inquiry workflows.
csrf_token Security Session Cryptographic anti-forgery token protecting travelers from unauthorized cross-site form submissions.
simsime_oauth_state Security 15 minutes Temporary single-use token utilized during Google OAuth 2.0 editorial sign-in verification.
simsime_rate_limit Security 45 seconds Prevents automated denial-of-service spam submissions on flight booking and contact inquiry forms.
simsime_cookie_ack Preference 12 months Remembers that you have reviewed and acknowledged our privacy and cookie notices.

4. Google OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect Disclosures

When authorized directors access our private editorial dashboard via Google Sign-In, Google may set technical cookies (such as g_state) necessary to complete the secure OAuth federated identity exchange.

In full compliance with the Google API Services User Data Policy, Simsime accesses only basic identity attributes (openid, email, profile) to verify pre-authorized staff emails. Google authentication cookies are managed under Google's global privacy standards and are never used by Simsime for consumer tracking.

5. How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies

Most modern web browsers accept cookies automatically by default, but you can configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain functionality, such as submitting trip inquiries or accessing the editorial management portal.

To adjust your browser cookie preferences, consult the official instructions for your platform:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
  • Apple Safari (macOS / iOS): Settings → Safari → Advanced → Privacy → Block All Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical infrastructure updates, legislative changes in Nepal, or revisions to civil aviation and tourism data handling protocols. Any updates become effective immediately upon being published on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us Regarding Cookies & Data Rights

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to request data clearance, please contact our Data Governance Officer:

Simsime Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
Naagpokhari, Naxal, Ward No. 1, Kathmandu, Nepal
Official NATTA Membership ID: 778/19
Direct Contact: Prem Kumar Danuwar | Managing Director: Mr. Suraj Shahi
Phone: +977 9851202359 / +977 9742506555
Email: info@simsimetravels.com