Last Updated: August 15, 2025
At Fallen Riviera LLC, we’re all about chasing the wild, salty call of the coast, sharing stories that make you want to pack a bag and wander. Our website’s like a coastal trail—full of beauty, but it needs a few markers to guide the way. That’s where cookies come in, little bits of data that help us make your visit smoother, like finding the perfect beach at low tide. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. We’ve kept it clear, with a touch of our coastal vibe, but if anything’s foggy, reach out—we’re here to help, probably with sand in our shoes.
Who We Are
Fallen Riviera LLC is your go-to travel blog for coastal adventures, from hidden shores to quirky seaside stops. We’re based at:
Address: 1726 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201, US
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 701-757-8759
This policy covers our website and any services we run, like newsletters or interactive maps. Let’s dive into the details, like wading into a tidal pool.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device—computer, phone, or tablet—when you visit our site. Think of them as seashells we leave behind to remember your path. They hold small bits of info, like your preferences or browsing habits, to make the site work better. We also use similar tech, like pixels or web beacons, for things like analytics or ads. None of this is personal in a creepy way—it’s just about making your experience smoother, like a calm sea on a good day.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use a few kinds of cookies, each with a job to do. Here’s the breakdown:
Essential Cookies: These are the anchors that keep the site running. They handle basics like loading pages, saving your login, or remembering if you’ve seen our cookie pop-up. Without them, the site’s like a boat with no rudder—pretty useless.
Analytics Cookies: These help us see how you explore the site, like which pages you linger on or where you click. We use tools like Google Analytics (anonymized, no names or faces) to learn what you love—maybe coastal hikes over ferry trips—so we can make more of it. It’s like tracking footprints in the sand to find the best paths.
Functional Cookies: These remember your settings, like if you prefer dark mode or want to save a map for later. They make the site feel personal, like a favorite beach you keep coming back to.
Advertising Cookies: If we run ads or social media plugins, these cookies might track your interests to show you relevant stuff, like gear for your next coastal trek. They’re optional, and you can turn them off—no hard feelings.
Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies come from partners, like newsletter services or social media buttons (think sharing a post on X). These follow their own rules, but we only work with trusted folks.
Cookies can be “session” (gone when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stick around until they expire or you delete them). Most of ours are lightweight, like driftwood, not heavy anchors.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us make your visit to Fallen Riviera feel like a coastal breeze, not a storm. Here’s what they do:
Keep the Site Running: Essential cookies ensure pages load, forms work, and you don’t get stuck staring at a blank screen.
Improve Your Experience: Functional cookies save your preferences, so you don’t have to reset things every time you visit—like picking your favorite trail all over again.
Understand Our Audience: Analytics cookies show us what’s popular, like which types of travel tips get the most love. I once noticed everyone clicked on sunset spots, so we added more—cookies made that happen.
Personalize Content: If we offer tailored suggestions (like a newsletter with beach recommendations), cookies help us guess what you’ll like based on your browsing.
Support Ads: If we use ads, cookies help show ones that match your vibe, like hiking gear instead of city tours. We don’t do heavy ad stuff, but when we do, it’s relevant.
Connect with Social Media: Sharing buttons or embedded posts (like from X) use cookies to let you spread the coastal love with a click.
We don’t use cookies to dig into your personal life—just to make the site work and feel right for you.
Your Choices with Cookies
You’re the captain of your data ship. Here’s how you can steer cookies:
Cookie Banner: When you first visit, a pop-up lets you accept or customize cookies. You can say yes to all, pick only essentials, or tweak what’s okay. It’s like choosing your path on a coastal trail.
Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s privacy settings to turn them off or clear them out. Fair warning: blocking essentials might make the site clunky, like hiking in flip-flops.
Do Not Track: If your browser sends a “Do Not Track” signal, we respect it for non-essential cookies, like analytics or ads. Essential ones still run to keep the site afloat.
Opt-Out Tools: For analytics, you can opt out of tools like Google Analytics via their website. For ads, check out sites like YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative for opt-out options.
Manage Third-Party Cookies: Social media or ad cookies follow their own policies.
I once turned off all cookies on a site and it was a mess—pages wouldn’t load right. So, we suggest keeping essentials on, but it’s your call.
How We Manage Cookies
We keep cookies lean and secure, like a well-packed backpack for a coastal hike. Here’s how we handle them:
Minimal Data: We only collect what we need—think page visits, not your life story. Data’s anonymized where possible, especially for analytics.
Secure Storage: Cookies are stored safely, and our site uses encryption (SSL) to protect data in transit. It’s like locking your tent at a campsite.
Limited Sharing: We share cookie data only with trusted partners (like analytics or newsletter services) who are bound to keep it secure. We don’t sell your info—ever.
Regular Checks: We review our cookies to make sure they’re doing their job without overstepping. If we add new ones, we’ll update this policy.
If something goes wrong (like a security issue), we’ll let you know fast and fix it, like patching a boat before it leaks.
Third-Party Cookies and Links
Our site might include links to other places—like social media or travel partners—or embed content. These third parties may set their own cookies, and we don’t control those. For example, clicking a “share” button might drop a cookie from that platform. Check their policies for details—we’re not responsible for what they do, just like we can’t control the tides. We pick partners we trust, but it’s worth a glance at their rules.
Cookies and Your Privacy
Cookies don’t grab sensitive stuff like your name or credit card unless you share it (like signing up for a newsletter). Our analytics cookies are anonymized—no tying them back to you personally. If you’re curious about how we handle personal data beyond cookies, check our Privacy Policy. It’s all part of keeping your trust, like a lighthouse guiding you home.
Changes to This Policy
The coast shifts, and so might our cookies. If we update this policy, we’ll post the new version here with the date at the top. Big changes—like new types of cookies—will come with a notice, maybe a pop-up or email. Check back now and then, like scanning the horizon for storms.
Contact Us
Got a question about cookies, or just wanna swap stories about your latest coastal trek? We’re here, probably with a bit of salt in our hair. Reach out:
Fallen Riviera LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1726 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201, US
Phone: +1 701-757-8759
We’ll get back to you quicker than a gull spotting a fish—usually within a few days. Thanks for wandering with us, and here’s to a site that’s as smooth as a coastal breeze.