Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and improving our services.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when visiting The Villas Tobago website operated by Real Estate Transformation Consultants Ltd.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and processing bookings. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
- Session management
- Security authentication
- Load balancing
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Page response times
- Error tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language preferences
- Region selection
- Form data retention
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
- Interest-based advertising
- Remarketing campaigns
- Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and deliver advertisements on and through the website. These include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously
- Payment Processors: Cookies used by RTCL USA LLC and other payment processors to facilitate secure transactions
- Booking Platforms: If you arrive from or book through platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com, those platforms may place their own cookies
- Social Media: Cookies from social media platforms if you interact with social sharing features
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies remain on your device for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them
- Third-Party Cookies: Retention periods are determined by the third-party providers and detailed in their respective cookie policies
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications before cookies are placed
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Please note: If you choose to disable or reject cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to complete certain actions such as making a booking.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we are committed to providing you with choices about cookie usage as described in this policy.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: