Cookie Policy – Your Control, Our Commitment
Effective Date: 9 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AirXcite Ltd T/A Virgin Balloon Flights ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It also outlines the choices you have for managing cookies on your device.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the website remember your preferences, improve functionality, and support secure and personalised services. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly, while others help us understand how you use the site and tailor marketing to you.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary and removed when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for longer periods to remember your preferences or login details.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core website functionality such as basket management and checkout
- Remember your preferences (e.g., login or location)
- Analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour
- Provide personalised advertising on platforms like Google and Facebook
Cookies help us offer a better, smoother experience while ensuring you’re only shown content and ads that are relevant to you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
These are required to operate our website effectively. Without them, services like booking a flight or remembering your login wouldn't work.
Examples include:
- Basket tracking
- Session management
- Stripe payment security
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve functionality and user experience.
We use:
- Google Analytics
Google Privacy Policy
c) Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant ads on third-party platforms after you’ve visited our site. We use anonymised data and never track sensitive or personal details for this purpose.
We use:
- Google Ads
Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Custom Audiences
Meta Privacy Policy
- Bing Ads
Microsoft Privacy Statement
d) Third-Party Cookies
Some of our integrations may place cookies to support content, social media sharing or log-in features.
These include:
- YouTube (video display)
- Gravatar (avatar services)
- Facebook Connect (social login and interaction)
- Twitter (social content sharing)
You can view their respective privacy policies for more on how they use data.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) that complies with Google Consent Mode v2. Non-essential cookies are only activated once you’ve given clear consent.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link on our website.
Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you:
- View cookies
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies
For guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or refer to these browser-specific guides:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (Desktop & Mobile)
- Microsoft Edge
- Opera
- Internet Explorer
5. Opting Out of Third-Party Tracking
Here’s how to opt out of some of the analytics and advertising cookies we use:
- Google Analytics
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Google Ads
Adjust your preferences via Google Ads Settings
- Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)
Visit Facebook Ad Preferences
Please note: if you disable some cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Questions?
For more details about how we handle your data and your rights, please visit our Privacy Policy or contact us through our Subject Access Request Form.