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Cookie policy.

In effect from 1 May 2026. The list of cookies we set, what each one does, and how to turn off the ones that aren't strictly necessary.

Last updated 3 May 2026

1. What cookies are

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser when you visit a website. They allow a site to remember things about you between visits — that you're signed in, what currency you prefer, that you've already dismissed a banner.

We use as few cookies as we can get away with. The list below is complete; if it ever changes, we update this page and notify signed-in members by email.

2. The four categories

Strictly necessary — required for the site to function. These cannot be turned off because the site won't work without them. They never carry advertising or tracking data.

Functional — remember small preferences (language, currency, brand preview) so the site behaves consistently between visits. Optional, but turning them off means you set those preferences again every visit.

Analytics — help us understand how the site is used in aggregate. Plausible (privacy-first, no cross-site tracking) is on by default; Google Analytics (used for paid-attribution measurement only, with IP anonymisation) requires opt-in.

Marketing — we do not currently set marketing cookies. We do not participate in third-party advertising networks, do not allow remarketing pixels on our pages, and do not share data with marketing data brokers.

3. The full list

Every cookie we set, end to end:

  • billal_sessionStrictly necessaryMaintains your signed-in session on the platform.Session, cleared on sign-out
  • billal_csrfStrictly necessaryProtects against cross-site request forgery on form submissions.Session
  • billal_localeFunctionalRemembers your language and currency preference.12 months
  • billal_brandFunctionalRemembers the brand preview you selected (internal-only on the brand showcase).12 months
  • _paAnalyticsPlausible analytics. Anonymous, no cross-site tracking, used to count visits and broad traffic sources.24 hours
  • _gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics. Configured to anonymise IPs and disable advertising features. Set only if you opt in to analytics.14 months

4. How to opt out

Use the cookie preferences link in the footer of any page to turn analytics and functional cookies on or off. Your choice is stored in a strictly-necessary cookie so we don't ask you again.

You can also clear cookies entirely through your browser's privacy settings. Doing so will sign you out and reset any preferences. Most browsers also let you block third-party cookies in general; that won't affect anything on our site because we don't set any.

5. Retention

Retention windows are listed against each cookie above. In summary: session-only cookies clear when you close your browser; functional preferences persist for twelve months; analytics retention follows the underlying provider's settings (24 hours for Plausible, 14 months for Google Analytics).

We periodically prune cookies we no longer use. If we add a new one, this page is updated before it goes live.

6. Related policies

How we handle the personal data behind these cookies is set out in our privacy policy. Our terms of service govern the wider relationship between you and the platform. Questions to privacy@billal.travel.