Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and in our case, attribute affiliate commissions correctly so we can keep this site free to use.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preference
- Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- Track affiliate clicks so our partners can pay us commission when you book through our links
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieAccepted | Remembers you accepted the cookie banner | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics — anonymous usage tracking | 2 years / 24h | Analytics |
| tp_marker | Travelpayouts affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| aviasales_marker | Aviasales affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| trip_aff | Trip.com affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| kiwi_aff | Kiwi.com affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| airalo_ref | Airalo affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| ekta_aff | Ekta affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| booking_aff | Booking.com affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
| skyscanner_aff | Skyscanner affiliate click tracking | 30 days | Affiliate |
Categories of Cookies
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site. All data is anonymised.
- Affiliate cookies — set when you click an affiliate link, so our partners can pay us a small commission for bookings you make. These cookies do not track you outside of the booking journey and do not cost you anything extra.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages include cookies set directly by our affiliate and analytics partners:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Travelpayouts — Travelpayouts Privacy Policy
- Aviasales — set when you click flight search links
- Trip.com — set when you click hotel or flight links
- Kiwi.com — set when you click flight search links
- Airalo — set when you click eSIM links
- Ekta — set when you click travel insurance links
- Booking.com — set when you click hotel links
- Skyscanner — set when you click flight comparison links
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Please note: blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website. If you block affiliate cookies, our partners cannot track commissions — which means we cannot fund the site and keep our guides and deals free. We appreciate your support.
Your Consent
When you first visit BackpackYourDreams.com, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at office@backpackyourdreams.com.