Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how TravelPhotoMatch (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform (the “Platform”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as:

User authentication and account access
Security and fraud prevention
Saving your consent preferences
Basic site functionality and navigation

Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate correctly.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

We use these cookies to:

Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Improve performance and usability
Fix errors and optimize features

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features, such as language preferences, saved settings, or previously entered information.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners and may track your activity across different websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Platform may be placed by third-party service providers who assist us with analytics, advertising, payment processing, or technical services. These third parties act as independent data controllers or processors under applicable laws.

We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the respective third parties’ privacy and cookie policies for more information on how they handle your data.

4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), cookies are used in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing the Platform
All other cookies are processed only with your explicit consent

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Platform, you are shown a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the Platform or via your browser settings.

6. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies or prevent new cookies from being stored. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

7. International Users

Our Platform is accessible worldwide, including users in the United States, Japan, and other non-EU countries. Cookie usage and consent mechanisms are applied in accordance with applicable local data protection and privacy laws.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@travelphotomatch.com