Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Ashford.co.com uses, the purpose of each cookie, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred settings or whether you are logged in — making your next visit easier and the site more useful. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies."
Similar technologies include web beacons (small transparent images used to track whether a page has been viewed), local storage objects, and session storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies where applicable.
Cookie Categories We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, core services cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ashford_session | Ashford.co.com | Maintains authenticated user session state | Session | First-party |
| ashford_csrf | Ashford.co.com | Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session | First-party |
| ac_consent | Ashford.co.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days | First-party |
| ashford_geo | Ashford.co.com | Stores state/region for service availability check | 30 days | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Platform — which pages are visited most often, how users navigate between pages, and similar aggregated data. This information is used to improve the Platform. Analytics cookies do not identify individual users. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random ID | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across page requests | 2 years | Third-party |
| ashford_analytics | Ashford.co.com | Tracks page visit sequences for UX improvement | 90 days | First-party |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization on the Platform, such as remembering your language preference or last-visited page. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages. Disabling these cookies may affect Platform functionality but will not prevent access to core services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ashford_prefs | Ashford.co.com | Stores user display preferences (theme, layout) | 180 days | First-party |
| intercom-session-* | Intercom (if active) | Customer support chat session identifier | 7 days | Third-party |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Ashford.co.com, a cookie consent panel is displayed at the bottom of the page. This panel allows you to accept all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or configure your preferences by category. Your choices are stored in the ac_consent cookie for 365 days.
You may change your preferences at any time by clearing the ac_consent cookie through your browser settings and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent panel again.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
All major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menus. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of many websites, including Ashford. Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies are available through the browser's help documentation or at allaboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track
Some browsers allow you to send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Ashford.co.com does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we provide meaningful cookie consent controls as described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our cookie usage changes or as laws and regulations require. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will reflect any revisions. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy should be directed to DIRE MONEY TRANSMITTER LLC at support@ashford.co.com.