Effective Date: April 12, 2026
Last Updated: April 12, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Beyond Baggage ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit beyondbaggage.com (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner about how visitors use the site.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you by name, but they may contain personal data in the form of unique identifiers. Some cookies are set by the Site you are visiting (first-party cookies), while others are set by third-party services that appear on the page (third-party cookies).
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these as "cookies."
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on the Site for several reasons:
- To make the Site function properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings (such as language or region)
- To understand how visitors interact with our content so we can improve it
- To measure the performance and speed of the Site
- To deliver relevant advertising and track affiliate referrals
- To comply with legal obligations, including GDPR, ePrivacy, and similar regulations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on beyondbaggage.com:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent choices. Without these cookies, parts of the Site may not work as intended. Because they are essential, they cannot be switched off in our systems, and they do not require your consent under GDPR.
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, cookie consent preference cookies.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site by collecting information anonymously. We primarily use Google Analytics to gather data such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, how long they spend on the Site, and which articles are most popular. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat), similar performance measurement tools.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and track affiliate referrals when you click links to third-party travel products, booking platforms, or gear retailers. They may be set by our advertising partners through our Site.
Examples: Google AdSense, ad network cookies, affiliate program tracking cookies (such as Amazon Associates, Booking.com, Skyscanner, and similar partners).
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how the Site performs, such as loading speed, server response times, and any errors encountered. They help us identify and fix issues so the Site loads quickly and reliably for visitors worldwide.
Examples: Content delivery network (CDN) cookies, caching cookies, site speed monitoring cookies.
4. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies are stored on your device for different lengths of time depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few minutes to several months or years) or until you delete them manually.
The specific retention period for each cookie depends on the provider and its function. Most analytics and advertising cookies we use expire within 30 days to 24 months. Essential cookies typically expire at the end of your browsing session or within a few days.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Site are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, or serve ads. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Third parties that may set cookies through the Site include:
- Google (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Google Fonts, YouTube embeds)
- Advertising networks and programmatic ad partners
- Affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates, Booking.com, Agoda, Skyscanner, Expedia, and similar travel affiliate partners
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X/Twitter) when you interact with embedded content or share buttons
- Content delivery networks and performance monitoring services
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they process your data.
6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your preferences in several ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can update your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of the Site.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Instructions for common browsers are available here:
6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Pages
You can opt out of certain third-party advertising and analytics cookies through the following resources:
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (US): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada: https://youradchoices.ca
- Australian Digital Advertising Alliance: https://youronlinechoices.com.au
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the Site or via our cookie consent tool. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Beyond Baggage
Website: https://beyondbaggage.com
Email: privacy@beyondbaggage.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.