Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To ensure the blog loads correctly and securely on every device.
• To understand which Tajikistan travel stories resonate most with our readers so we can improve our content.
• To remember your display preferences (e.g. dark/light mode if applicable).
• To measure the reach of our travel guides and itineraries.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on madinahonhasanova embed content or tools from third-party services. These providers may set their own cookies, which are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies — not ours.

• Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
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• Instagram embed — privacycenter.instagram.com

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing each provider's policy directly.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies at any time. You can delete all cookies already on your device and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

Browser settings guides:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
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• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
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6. Your Consent

When you first visit madinahonhasanova, a consent banner will appear explaining cookie use. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the placement of analytics and marketing cookies. You may withdraw or adjust this consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential to deliver the service.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve or when legal requirements change. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of madinahonhasanova after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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