Cookie Policy

Maono Safaris Tours & Travel

Travel Farther. Feel Deeper.

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Maono Safaris Tours & Travel (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience when visiting our website www.maonosafaris.com.

This Cookie Policy explains:

What cookies are
How and why we use them
The types of cookies we deploy
How you can control them
Your rights regarding cookie data

By using our website, you consent to cookies in accordance with this policy unless you disable them via your browser or cookie settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:

Recognize returning visitors
Remember preferences
Improve performance
Measure traffic
Enhance security

Cookies may collect technical and behavioral data but generally do not contain sensitive personal data.

2. Why Maono Safaris Uses Cookies

As a premium East African Destination Management Company, we use cookies to:

Ensure smooth website functionality
Improve user experience for safari research
Analyze traffic related to luxury Kenya safari inquiries
Personalize content related to East Africa travel
Protect against fraudulent activity
Optimize digital marketing performance

Cookies help us understand how travelers explore our safari itineraries and improve our online services accordingly.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website operation and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable:

Secure browsing
Form submission functionality
Login or secure access areas
Fraud prevention
Website security protocols

Without these cookies, essential website features may not function properly.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about website usage.

They help us understand:

Which safari pages are most visited
How visitors navigate through the site
Traffic sources (search engines, referrals, social media)
Device and browser types

Example technologies may include:

Google Analytics
Traffic monitoring tools
User behavior heat mapping tools

Data collected is aggregated and does not identify individuals directly.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to:

Remember language preferences
Retain location-based preferences
Save form progress
Enhance user customization

These cookies improve user convenience when browsing luxury safari packages or submitting inquiry forms.

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

If active, these cookies may:

Track interactions with our marketing campaigns
Measure performance of paid advertisements
Enable limited remarketing efforts
Support brand visibility initiatives

These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising partners.

We do not sell personal information for advertising purposes.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by trusted third parties, including:

Analytics providers
Payment gateway platforms
Embedded media services (e.g., video platforms)
Social media integrations

We do not control how third-party cookies operate. Users are encouraged to review respective third-party privacy policies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be categorized as:

Session Cookies

Automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Remain stored until expiration or manual deletion.
Used to remember preferences across visits.

The lifespan of cookies depends on their purpose and configuration.

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (International Visitors)

Where required by law (including jurisdictions aligning with GDPR-style regulations), we rely on:

User consent for non-essential cookies
Legitimate interest for essential site security cookies

Users may withdraw consent at any time through browser settings.

7. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

Browser settings
Cookie management extensions
Device privacy controls

Common options include:

Blocking all cookies
Blocking third-party cookies only
Deleting existing cookies
Enabling notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling certain cookies may:

Limit website functionality
Affect inquiry form performance
Reduce personalization features

Browser-specific guidance can be found in your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” section.

8. Data Protection & Privacy Integration

Cookie data may constitute personal data when combined with other identifiers.

For full details on how we process personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

We remain committed to:

Data minimization
Responsible handling
Transparency
International best practices

9. Security of Cookie Data

While cookies themselves are not typically high-risk, we implement safeguards to ensure:

Secure website protocols (HTTPS encryption)
Controlled system access
Responsible third-party relationships

We continuously review our technology practices to maintain security integrity.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Regulatory changes
Technology updates
Website improvements
Enhanced transparency standards

The revised version will always indicate an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Maono Safaris Tours & Travel
5th Floor, Room 501, Ruaka Square
Limuru Road, Ruaka
Kiambu County, Kenya
P.O. Box 26270–00100, Nairobi

Phone: +254 111 504 807
Email: info@maonosafaris.com
Website: www.maonosafaris.com

Closing Statement

At Maono Safaris Tours & Travel, privacy and transparency are part of the experience we promise — online and on safari.

From the digital path that leads you to Africa to the unforgettable wildlife moments that await you, your trust travels with us.