Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies and tracking technologies

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Fomef Hotel uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (fomef.com) to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and experiences
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve our website performance and functionality
  • Enable certain website features and services
  • Support our marketing and advertising efforts
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not function properly.

  • Session Management: Maintains your session during your visit
  • Security: Protects against security threats and fraud
  • Accessibility: Remembers accessibility preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance metrics
  • Heatmap Tools: Analyze user behavior and page interactions
  • Error Tracking: Identifies and helps resolve technical issues

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. They remember choices you make and provide improved, personalized features.

  • Language Preferences: Remembers your preferred language
  • Form Data: Saves partially completed form information
  • Customization: Stores your website customization choices

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Google Ads: Tracks conversions and remarketing audiences
  • Social Media: Enables sharing and social media integration
  • Email Marketing: Tracks email campaign effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use cookies set by third parties to provide additional functionality or analyze website usage. These third-party service providers include:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics and reporting
  • Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing services
  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram integration
  • Content Delivery Networks: Faster content delivery
  • Customer Support Tools: Live chat and help desk services

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website domain
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies stored on your device
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain tracking cookies through these services:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling or blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may lose personalized settings. Specifically:

  • You may need to re-enter information on each visit
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
  • Some interactive features may not work correctly
  • We may not be able to remember your preferences

8. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

9. Compliance with Google Ads Policies

Our use of cookies for advertising purposes, including Google Ads remarketing and conversion tracking, strictly complies with Google Ads policies and applicable privacy regulations. We provide clear information about data collection and offer opt-out mechanisms as required.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +1 403-298-9289
  • Address: Fomef Hotel, 1192 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.