Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 21, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing usage patterns, and ensuring our services work properly.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
TravelBuddy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- To keep you signed in to your account
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our platform
- To improve our services and user experience
- To deliver relevant content and features
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
- To comply with legal obligations
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
You can disable these cookies in your preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
You can disable these cookies in your preferences.
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
You can disable these cookies in your preferences.
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_token | Authentication | 15 minutes | Necessary |
| refresh_token | Session renewal | 30 days | Necessary |
| csrf_token | Security | Session | Necessary |
| theme_preference | UI preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | 90 days | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Intercom: For customer support chat
- Sentry: For error tracking and monitoring
- CloudFlare: For security and performance optimization
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across websites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or entirely
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies completely
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We honor Do Not Track signals and will not track you, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@travelbuddy.com
Mail: TravelBuddy Privacy Team
1234 Innovation Drive, Suite 567
San Francisco, CA 94105