Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 October 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
What we use:
- • Authentication cookies - Keep you logged in securely
- • Session cookies - Remember your actions during your visit
- • Security cookies - Protect against fraud and abuse
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service functionality)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What we use:
- • Google Analytics 4 - Website usage statistics
- • Page view tracking - Popular pages and user journeys
- • Event tracking - Feature usage and user interactions
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt-out at any time)
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
What we use:
- • Language preferences - Remember your preferred language
- • Theme settings - Remember dark/light mode preferences
- • Form data - Remember partially completed forms
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt-out, but some features may not work)
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| supabase-auth-token | Supabase | User authentication | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Store and count page views | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookie-consent | Cookiebot | Remember cookie preferences | Essential | 1 year |
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- • Using the cookie banner that appears on your first visit
- • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- • Visiting your account settings (if logged in)
Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings:
Popular Browsers:
What you can do:
- • Block all cookies
- • Block third-party cookies only
- • Delete existing cookies
- • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Third-party Opt-outs
Google Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important Notice
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Essential Cookies: If you disable these, some parts of our website may not work properly, including user authentication and security features.
Analytics Cookies: Disabling these will not affect your browsing experience, but it will prevent us from understanding how to improve our website.
Functionality Cookies: Disabling these means we won't remember your preferences, and you may need to re-enter information or adjust settings on each visit.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. For significant changes, we may also notify you through our website or by email.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: travelbuddymatch@gmail.com
Contact for data protection questions: travelbuddymatch@gmail.com
8. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit: