Effective Date: October 9, 2025
Last Updated: October 9, 2025
At SwiftBuyHub.com, we use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, beacons) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements, including for affiliate marketing. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and your controls, in compliance with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, and other laws.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described, unless you opt out via our cookie banner, browser settings, or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
These are small data files or identifiers stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit the Site. They help us remember your preferences, track interactions, and improve functionality.
First-party: Set by us for core Site operations.
Third-party: Set by partners (e.g., for analytics or ads).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Duration | Examples | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core functionality (e.g., cookie consent storage, session management). | Session/Up to 1 year | Site session ID | No |
| Analytics | Understand user behavior to improve the Site (aggregated, anonymized data). | Up to 26 months | Google Analytics (_ga cookie) | Yes (GDPR/CCPA) |
| Marketing/Advertising | Deliver targeted ads, track affiliate link clicks/conversions, retarget users. | Up to 13 months | Google Ads, affiliate networks (e.g., Commission Junction pixels) | Yes (explicit) |
| Preference | Store choices like language or travel interests for personalization. | Up to 12 months | Regional preference cookie | Yes |
Affiliate cookies (e.g., for tracking referrals) are classified as marketing and require explicit consent unless strictly necessary for a user-requested transaction (e.g., completing a booking).
3. Third-Party Cookies
We partner with trusted providers for enhanced features:
Google Analytics/Ads: For traffic insights and ad performance (see their privacy policy).
Affiliate Networks (e.g., for travel partners like Booking.com affiliates): For commission tracking only; data is anonymized post-click.
Email Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp): For newsletter open/click tracking.
These third parties may set cookies governed by their policies. We do not allow them to sell your data.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Control your preferences anytime:
On-Site: Use our cookie banner (granular toggles for categories) or settings link in the footer.
Browser Settings:
– Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
– Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
– Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
Opt-Out Tools: Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on; Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) for ads.
GPC/DNT: We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as CCPA opt-outs and Do Not Track (DNT) as requests to limit non-essential tracking.
Disabling cookies may impair Site features (e.g., personalized recommendations).
5. Legal Bases and Compliance
GDPR/ePrivacy: Explicit, opt-in consent for non-essential cookies; easy withdrawal.
CCPA/CPRA: Opt-out for “sale/sharing” of personal info via cookies (we do not sell).
6. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here with the new effective date. Material changes trigger re-consent via banner.