Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Trip Hunter (thetriphunter.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may be set by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies — These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies — These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, which links were clicked, and how users found us. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies — When you click on a link to one of our partner travel booking platforms (such as CheapoAir, Skyscanner, or Agoda), a cookie may be set to track the referral. This allows us to earn a commission if you make a booking — at no extra cost to you.
- Preference Cookies — These remember choices you make on our website, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ls_session | Maintains your browsing session for site functionality | Session | Essential |
_ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics — tracks page views and user behaviour anonymously | 2 years | Analytics |
aff_ref | Tracks affiliate referrals to partner booking platforms | 30 days | Affiliate |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Preference |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These include:
- Google Analytics — Provides anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected through these cookies.
- Affiliate Networks — Our partner booking platforms (CheapoAir, Skyscanner, Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia, and others) may set cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions correctly.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information about how they use your data.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through the browser settings. You can also set your browser to block all cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. Instructions for popular browsers:
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. Your preferences are saved and respected on future visits.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the site will not function without them.
6. Data Collected by Cookies
The data collected through cookies on our website may include:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Links clicked, including affiliate links to partner sites
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookie consent preferences
This data is collected anonymously where possible and we do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your explicit consent (such as through our contact form).
7. How Long We Keep Cookie Data
The retention period for cookie data varies depending on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for the duration specified in the table above (up to 2 years for analytics cookies) or until you manually delete them. Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire after 30 days.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable regulations. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
- Email: thetriphunter@outlook.com
- Website: thetriphunter.com