Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage. These help us provide a better, more personalized experience.

2. How We Use Cookies & Storage

SARAFI uses cookies and browser storage for the following purposes:

Category	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Authentication, session management, and trip planning functionality. Required for the site to work.	Session – 30 days
Preferences	Remembering your trip data, destination favourites, and display settings.	Persistent (until cleared)
Analytics	Understanding how visitors use our site to improve functionality and content.	Up to 2 years

3. What We Store

Specific items stored in your browser:

• safari_session — Your login session token
• safari_user — Your profile name and email
• safari_trip — Trip destinations and activities you have added
• safari_bookings — Your booking history
• safari_trip_pricing — Cached pricing data
• safari_documents — Quotes, invoices, and receipts

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Maps / Leaflet: For interactive map functionality
• Firebase: When live mode is enabled, for authentication and database
• Payment processors: During checkout (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

5. Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Note: Disabling essential cookies or clearing localStorage will log you out and erase your saved trips.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us at info@safarisouthernafrica.com.