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Cookie Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Information about the use of cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: July 9, 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and understand how you use our platform so we can continuously improve it.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function correctly. Without them, you couldn't use basic functions like logging in or browsing securely.

Examples:

  • User session cookies
  • Authentication and security cookies
  • Language preference cookies
  • Shopping cart cookies
  • Attack protection cookies
Duration: Deleted when closing the browser

Functional Cookies

Can Disable

Improve your experience by remembering your choices and personal preferences on the platform.

Examples:

  • Account configuration preferences
  • Custom search filters
  • Notification settings
  • Interface themes (dark/light mode)
  • Saved location for searches
Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Can Disable

Help us understand how you use the platform so we can improve it. The data is anonymous and aggregated.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (web traffic)
  • Hotjar (heat maps and recordings)
  • Page performance metrics
  • Error and technical issue analysis
  • Feature usage statistics
Duration: Up to 2 years

Marketing Cookies

Can Disable

Used to show you relevant content and advertising, both on our platform and on other websites.

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel (social media advertising)
  • Google Ads (remarketing)
  • Affiliate and partnership cookies
  • Conversion tracking
  • Offer personalization
Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

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

Google Analytics

Web traffic analysis

Google Ads

Personalized advertising

Facebook

Social integration and advertising

Hotjar

User experience analysis

Cookie Management

Your Consent

By using TripMatches, you consent to the use of essential cookies. For other types of cookies, you can manage your preferences in our Cookie Preference Center or in your browser settings.

Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

  1. Click on 'Cookie Settings' in the footer
  2. Enable or disable each cookie category
  3. Save your preferences
  4. Changes will apply immediately

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies directly from your browser:

Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Limited personalization features
  • Need to reenter preferences on each visit
  • Possible loss of shopping cart content
  • Less personalized experience
  • Some elements may not work properly

💡 Recommendation: We recommend keeping functional and analytics cookies enabled for a better experience.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal regulations. We will notify you of significant changes through the platform or by email.

The last update date is shown at the beginning of this policy.

Contact

If you have questions about our cookie policy:

info@tripmatches.com

We will respond within a maximum of 72 hours.