Effective date: [01 30, 2026]
Last updated: [01 30, 2026]
This Cookie Policy explains how Tripcoholic (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on tripcoholic.com (the “Website”). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
2) What Are Similar Technologies?
We may also use similar technologies such as:
- Pixels / tags (small code snippets used for measurement)
- SDKs (in some mobile contexts)
- Local storage (browser-based storage)
In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies” for simplicity.
3) Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the Website work properly (core functionality)
- Keep the Website secure and prevent fraud
- Remember your preferences (language, consent choices)
- Understand how visitors use the Website and improve content
- Measure marketing performance (if enabled)
- Support affiliate tracking (if enabled)
- Deliver and measure advertising (if enabled)
4) Types of Cookies We Use
A) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions such as setting privacy preferences, logging actions (if any), or filling in forms.
Examples:
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Consent management cookies
Legal basis (EEA/UK): Legitimate interests or necessity to provide the service (consent not required where applicable).
B) Preference (Functional) Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make to improve your experience.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Region or display settings
Legal basis (EEA/UK): Consent (in many jurisdictions) or legitimate interests depending on local requirements.
C) Analytics (Performance) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how the Website is used (e.g., which pages are visited most) so we can improve it.
Examples:
- Visitor counts
- Traffic sources
- Page interaction data
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services (depending on your site configuration).
Legal basis (EEA/UK): Consent (typically required).
D) Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used by us or our advertising partners to show you relevant ads and measure ad performance.
Examples:
- Limiting how often you see an ad
- Measuring conversions
- Building interest profiles (depending on partner settings)
Legal basis (EEA/UK): Consent (typically required).
E) Affiliate Cookies
If the Website uses affiliate links, affiliate partners may set cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions.
Examples:
- Tracking that you came from our site before you purchase on a partner site
Legal basis (EEA/UK): Consent (typically required, depending on local rules and implementation).
5) Cookies We Set vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies
These are set by tripcoholic.com and are generally used for functionality, preferences, and consent management.
Third-party cookies
These are set by third parties (such as analytics providers, advertising networks, affiliate platforms, embedded content providers like video players). Third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6) How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.
The exact retention depends on the cookie and provider settings.
7) Managing Your Cookie Preferences
A) Cookie banner / consent tool (if enabled)
Where required, we display a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate).
You can change your choices anytime by using:
- the cookie settings link/button on the Website (if available), or
- clearing cookies and revisiting the Website.
B) Browser controls
Most browsers let you:
- view what cookies are stored
- delete cookies
- block some or all cookies
- block third-party cookies
Note: Blocking cookies may impact Website features.
8) Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is no universal standard for interpreting DNT signals, so we generally do not respond to them unless required by applicable law.
9) Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10) Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:
Tripcoholic Cookies
Email: [privacy@tripcoholic.com]
Address (optional): [Serdar TAŞ – Marmaris]
