Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18/12/2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Akora (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses them on www.akora.com (the “Website”), and how you can manage your preferences, in accordance with EU Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
By using this Website, you can choose whether to accept or reject cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies which are always enabled.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
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Persistent cookies (remain for a defined period or until deleted).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Akora uses the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.
They are used for:
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Website navigation
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Security and fraud prevention
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Managing cookie preferences
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Basic WordPress functionality
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Examples include:
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Session management cookies
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Security cookies
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WordPress core cookies
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and choices (such as language or region) to improve your experience.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting anonymous statistical information.
We use:
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Google Analytics (GA4)
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Provider: Google LLC
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Cookies:
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Purpose: Website traffic analysis, usage patterns, and performance metrics
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Data may be transferred outside the EU under appropriate safeguards
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Analytics data is aggregated and does not directly identify users.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display relevant ads and measure advertising performance.
We may use:
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Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel
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Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
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Cookies:
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Purpose: Advertising personalization, campaign measurement, retargeting
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These cookies allow us to show ads related to our accommodation services on Meta platforms.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.5 Third-Party Booking and Property Management Cookies
To manage reservations and availability, we may use third-party services such as:
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Hostfully (Property Management System)
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Purpose: Booking functionality, availability management, reservation flow
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Cookies may be set to ensure proper operation of booking forms and calendars
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These cookies are necessary for reservation-related functionality.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and/or Legitimate interest
3. List of Common Cookies Used
Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies that may be used on this Website:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Session and campaign tracking | 2 years |
_fbp |
Meta | Advertising and analytics | 3 months |
fr |
Meta | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
PHPSESSID |
Akora | Session management | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
WordPress | User authentication | Session |
wordpress_test_cookie |
WordPress | Cookie support check | Session |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress | User preferences | 1 year |
| Hostfully cookies | Hostfully | Booking and reservation management | Variable |
4. Cookie Consent
When you visit our Website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customize your preferences
Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are only activated after your explicit consent.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
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Our cookie preference tool (if available)
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Your browser settings
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, particularly booking features.
6. International Data Transfers
Some cookies (such as those from Google or Meta) may involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Akora may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
Akora Spaces SL
Email: contact@akora.com
Website: www.akora.com