At Volga Tours, we strive to provide you with the best possible user experience on our website. To achieve this, we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy aims to inform you clearly and transparently about what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to browse our website without changing your cookie settings, you agree to their use in accordance with the terms described below. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, we will show you how to disable them.
1. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your browser (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit it. These files allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) for a period of time.
The main purpose of cookies is to make the website work more efficiently and to provide navigation information to the site owners.
2. How do we use cookies at Volga Tours?
We use cookies to optimize the functionality of the website and better understand the behavior of our visitors in order to improve our services. The cookies we use are divided into the following categories:
2.2 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Technical)
- Purpose: These are essential for our website to function properly. They enable navigation, the use of basic functions (such as the booking cart), and session identification. Without these cookies, the website cannot function.
- Examples: Security cookies, session cookies.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
2.3 Performance or Analysis Cookies
- Purpose: They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most or least popular and how visitors move around the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Examples: Tracking navigation, identifying landing pages.
- Legal basis: User consent.
2.4 Functionality Cookies
- Purpose: They allow the website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced and more personal features.
- Examples: Language preferences, remembering login details.
- Legal basis: User consent.
2.5 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
- Purpose: These cookies are used to display ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are often placed by advertising networks with the permission of the website operator (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook).
- Examples: Remarketing, audience segmentation.
- Legal basis: User consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Volga Tours may use third-party services that collect information for statistical purposes, site usage, and to provide other services related to the activity of the website.
We primarily use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google uses the information collected to generate statistical reports and traffic metrics. You can view Google’s privacy policy here.
4. Cookie Management and Configuration
You have the right to accept, reject, or revoke your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
4.1 Through the Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings -> Privacy and security -> Site settings -> Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options -> Privacy and security -> History -> Use custom settings.
- Internet Explorer / Edge: Settings -> Site permissions -> Cookies and site data.
- Safari: Preferences -> Privacy -> Block cookies.
Warning: If you choose to disable or delete certain cookies (especially technical cookies), some parts of our website may not function properly and your browsing experience may be compromised.
4.2 Through Exclusion Platforms
You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through platforms such as:
5. Updates to the Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We recommend that you check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Last Updated: November 20, 2025