Last Updated: April 27, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Tripvalo.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.Tripvalo.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of the Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Tripvalo.com) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies we use into four main categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (such as remembering your login details or shopping cart items) cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website, you cannot refuse them.
- Purpose: Authentication, security, and basic functionality.
- Duration: Session-based or short-term persistence.
- Example:
wordpress_logged_in_,wp-settings-,PHPSESSID.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how the Website works.
- Purpose: To understand user behavior, troubleshoot errors, and improve site performance.
- Third-Party Providers: Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats.
- Example:
_ga,_gid,_gat.
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
- Purpose: To remember user preferences and settings.
- Example:
comment_author_,comment_author_email_,wp-postpass_.
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.
- Purpose: To deliver targeted ads, retargeting, and measure ad performance.
- Third-Party Providers: Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, Facebook Pixel, Mediavine, Raptive.
- Example:
IDE,DSID,fr(Facebook),uid(Amazon).
5. Detailed List of Cookies Used
Below is a representative list of the specific cookies used on Tripvalo.com. Please note that this list may be updated periodically as we change our service providers or features.
First-Party Cookies (Set by Tripvalo.com)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | Tripvalo.com | Checks if the browser accepts cookies. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Tripvalo.com | Indicates when you are logged in. | 2 Days / 2 Weeks | Strictly Necessary |
wp-settings-[ID] | Tripvalo.com | Customizes your view of the admin interface. | 1 Year | Functionality |
wp-settings-time-[ID] | Tripvalo.com | Timestamp for when settings were last updated. | 1 Year | Functionality |
comment_author_[hash] | Tripvalo.com | Remembers your name if you leave a comment. | 347 Days | Functionality |
comment_author_email_[hash] | Tripvalo.com | Remembers your email if you leave a comment. | 347 Days | Functionality |
comment_author_url_[hash] | Tripvalo.com | Remembers your URL if you leave a comment. | 347 Days | Functionality |
Third-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. | 2 Years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. | 24 Hours | Analytics |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate. | 1 Minute | Analytics |
NID | Google Maps | Remembers user preferences for Google Maps. | 6 Months | Functionality |
CONSENT | Google YouTube | Stores user consent status for YouTube embeds. | 2 Years | Compliance |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. | 6 Months | Analytics/Ads |
YSC | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Session | Analytics |
fr | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | 3 Months | Advertising | |
_fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | 3 Months | Advertising | |
session-id | Amazon Associates | Tracks session information for affiliate referrals. | Session | Affiliate |
csm-hit | Amazon Associates | Tracks click-throughs for affiliate links. | 24 Hours | Affiliate |
(Note: If you use additional ad networks like Mediavine, Raptive, or Ezoic, they will place additional cookies for programmatic advertising. These are typically managed via their own consent management platforms.)
6. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager (if available on our site) or by adjusting your web browser controls.
A. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting the ability of websites to set cookies may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
B. Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many ad networks by visiting:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): networkadvertising.org
- Google Ads Settings: google.com/settings/ads
Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising. It just means that the ads you see may not be matched to your interests.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
8. Where Can You Get Further Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:
support@tripvalo.com