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:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or

  • 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:

  • Website navigation

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Managing cookie preferences

  • Basic WordPress functionality

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Examples include:

  • Session management cookies

  • Security cookies

  • 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:

  • Google Analytics (GA4)

    • Provider: Google LLC

    • Cookies: _ga, _ga_*

    • Purpose: Website traffic analysis, usage patterns, and performance metrics

    • Data may be transferred outside the EU under appropriate safeguards

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:

  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel

    • Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.

    • Cookies: _fbp, fr

    • Purpose: Advertising personalization, campaign measurement, retargeting

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:

  • Hostfully (Property Management System)

    • Purpose: Booking functionality, availability management, reservation flow

    • Cookies may be set to ensure proper operation of booking forms and calendars

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
_ga 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:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • 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:

  • Our cookie preference tool (if available)

  • 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