Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.
TripManga.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform. Without them, services you have requested, such as logging in, making bookings, or processing payments, cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your active session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Keeps you logged in securely | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make (such as your language, currency, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or using our live chat.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| currency_pref | Remembers your currency selection | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores your recent search queries | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Stores display and UI preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _hjid | Hotjar | Identifies unique visitors for heatmaps | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook/Meta | Delivers targeted ads on Facebook | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Serves targeted advertising | 1 year |
| fr | Enables ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication & Security: To verify your identity, maintain your session, and protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.
- Preferences & Personalization: To remember your settings (language, currency, search history) and deliver a customized experience.
- Analytics & Research: To understand how our platform is used, identify popular features, detect performance issues, and improve our services.
- Advertising: To show you relevant travel deals and offers based on your browsing behavior and interests, both on our platform and on third-party sites.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control which cookies are set on your device. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit TripManga.com, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is set
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. For instructions specific to your browser:
4.3 Opt-Out of Analytics & Advertising
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings.
- Facebook Ads: Adjust your preferences in Facebook Ad Settings.
- General Opt-Out: Visit Your Online Choices or Digital Advertising Alliance.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google (Analytics, Maps, Ads, reCAPTCHA)
- Facebook/Meta (Social plugins, Pixel)
- Hotjar (Session recording, heatmaps)
- Payment Providers (Stripe, PayPal, Flutterwave — for secure payment processing)
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information on their data practices.
6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. While there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, we respect your privacy choices and minimize non-essential tracking when possible. We recommend using our cookie consent tools for granular control.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
- For material changes, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our platform or by email.
- Where required, we will re-request your consent for non-essential cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@tripmanga.com
- Help Center: support.tripmanga.com
- Website: www.tripmanga.com
