Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2024-01-31

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and improving our services.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to achieve similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
csrftoken Security - prevents cross-site request forgery 1 year
sessionid Maintains your login session Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
Performance

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you interact with our website so we can improve it.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - tracks user interactions 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 - session tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
Functional

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your app preferences and settings 1 year
theme_mode Remembers your light/dark theme choice 1 year
language Stores your preferred language 1 year
Marketing

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
ads_* Google Ads - conversion tracking Variable
utm_* Campaign tracking parameters 6 months

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Services

  • • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • • Google Maps (maps functionality)
  • • Google Ads (advertising)
Google Privacy Policy

Social Media

  • • Facebook Pixel (advertising)
  • • Twitter widgets (social sharing)
  • • Instagram embeds (content)
Third-party policies

Travel Partners

  • • Booking.com (affiliate tracking)
  • • Expedia (partner integration)
  • • GetYourGuide (activity booking)

Other Services

  • • Stripe (payment processing)
  • • Intercom (customer support)
  • • Hotjar (user experience)

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Current Cookie Settings

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve our website

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced features

Marketing Cookies

Personalized advertising

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Safari
Preferences → Privacy

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience:

Important Note

Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled - site won't function properly

Analytics cookies: We can't improve our service without usage data

Functional cookies: Personalized features may not work

Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@triptune.com

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