Cookie Policy
Last updated: Mar 29, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, secure your account, and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for platform operation, while others are used for analytics and affiliate tracking.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
🟢 Essential Cookies (No consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | tarveya.com | User session management (login) | Session (2 hours) |
| csrf_token | tarveya.com | CSRF attack protection | Session |
| lang | tarveya.com | Remember selected language | 1 year |
🔵 Functional Cookies (Consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark_mode | tarveya.com | Remember dark mode preference | 1 year |
| map_prefs | tarveya.com | Last map location, display preferences | 30 days |
| search_history | tarveya.com | Remember recent searches | 30 days |
🟡 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Analyze usage patterns and visits | 2 years / 24 hours |
🔴 Marketing / Affiliate Tracking Cookies (Consent required)
Important: These cookies are used to track bookings referred through our platform and calculate commissions. They are an essential part of our business model that enables us to provide the service free of charge.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelpayouts | Referral tracking and commission calculation | 30 days | Link |
| Booking.com | Referred hotel booking tracking | One session | Link |
| Expedia / Hotels.com | Referred booking tracking | 7 days | Link |
| Agoda | Accommodation booking tracking | 1 day | Link |
| DiscoverCars | Car rental booking tracking | 365 days | Link |
| GetYourGuide / Viator | Activity booking tracking | 30 days | Link |
| Klook / Tiqets | Ticket booking tracking | 30 days | Link |
3. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser Settings: Block or delete all cookies or specific categories
- Private Browsing: Use Incognito mode for a session without stored cookies
- Browser Extensions: Tools like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
Note: Deleting essential cookies may prevent login. Deleting affiliate cookies does not affect your experience but prevents us from receiving the commissions that fund the platform.
4. Consent and Withdrawal
- On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner
- Non-essential cookies are not activated until you give explicit consent
- You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting cookies from your browser
- Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
5. Updates
We may update this policy when adding new partners or tracking technologies. We will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you of material changes.