A Quick Explanation of Cookies
A cookie is a small text file saved to your computer, phone, tablet or other device when you visit a website. Website operators use cookies widely to help their sites run more efficiently, to improve the browsing experience and to learn how people use the site. A cookie usually holds the name of the domain it came from, how long it lasts and a unique identifier generated at random.
In most cases a cookie holds nothing that identifies you personally, although personal information we hold about you may be connected to data stored in, or gathered from, cookies.
Cookies Grouped by How Long They Last
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies kept in your browser's memory only while you are browsing, and deleted automatically once you close the browser. We use them to keep track of your session as you move from page to page on our site, for instance to hold on to your flight search results.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that stay on your device for a fixed time or until you delete them yourself. They let us remember your settings, preferences and login details the next time you visit.
Cookies Grouped by Who Sets Them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies placed directly by Airlines-Deal (airlines-deal.com). They power the site's core features, remember your preferences and help us understand how you use the site.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by domains other than airlines-deal.com. They are generally used for analytics, advertising and social media features, and may come from our analytics providers, advertising partners or other third-party services built into our website.
Cookies Grouped by Security Level
- Secure Cookies: Cookies that can travel only over an encrypted HTTPS connection, which adds an extra layer of protection. Anything involving sensitive information, such as processing payments, uses secure cookies.
- HTTP-Only Cookies: Cookies that JavaScript cannot read and that are sent to the server only with HTTP requests. They help guard against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, and we use them for authentication and session management.
The Cookie Categories on Our Site
Essential Cookies: Our website cannot work without these cookies, and they cannot be turned off in our systems. They are normally set when you do something like choose your privacy settings, log in or complete a form. Some site features would fail without them. Your consent is not needed for essential cookies.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: With these cookies we can count visits and see where traffic comes from, which lets us measure and improve how our website performs. They show us which pages are visited most and least and how people navigate the site. The data they collect is aggregated and so anonymous. If you block them, we will not know that you visited our site.
Functional Cookies: These cookies give our website extra functionality and personalization. They can be set by us or by third-party providers whose services appear on our pages, and they let us remember choices such as your language, currency or recent searches. Blocking them may stop some or all of these services from working as they should.
Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Our advertising partners may set these cookies through our site. Those companies may use them to build a picture of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites. They do not store personal information directly; instead they rely on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you block them, the advertising you see will be less targeted.
Performance Cookies: These cookies record how you use our website, for example which pages you visit most and whether you see error messages. They help us make the site work better and keep your experience smooth. The information they gather is anonymous and aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Controlling Your Cookie Settings
It is your right to choose whether to accept or refuse cookies. By default most browsers accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings to refuse them if you wish. Each browser handles this differently, though the cookie controls are usually found in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu.
Keep in mind that blocking or deleting cookies may prevent some parts of our website from working properly and may affect your browsing experience. You might, for instance, have to enter your search details again on every visit, and some personalization features may be unavailable.
Your Consent
If you keep using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as set out in this policy. On your first visit, a cookie notice or banner may appear letting you accept cookies or manage your preferences. You can withdraw consent whenever you like by changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Revisions to This Policy
This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use, to technology, or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please check this page now and then for the latest information on how we use cookies. Changes take effect when the revised policy is posted on our website.
Questions About Cookies
To ask anything about how we use cookies, contact us:
Phone: (800) 287-0781 (open 24/7)
Email: [email protected]
Address: IFZA Business Park - Building A2, Dubai, UAE