Cookie Policy
This policy explains in plain English what cookies CheapFly sets, what each one does, who sets it, how long it lasts, and how you can update your choices at any time.
Manage your cookie preferences
Adjust or withdraw your consent for analytics and marketing tracking anytime.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide secure browsing, and report anonymous analytics to site operators.
CheapFly keeps cookies to the absolute minimum necessary to operate our free flight search and travel comparison service.
2. The Cookies We Set
Below is the complete list of cookies used across CheapFly:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cheapfly_consent | CheapFly (First-party) | Necessary | Stores your privacy choices so you are not asked to select cookie preferences on every page visit. | 180 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google LLC (GA4) | Analytics | Measures aggregate traffic, bounce rates, and outbound affiliate clicks so we know which travel guides to improve. Disabled by default until you grant consent. | Up to 2 years |
| _pin_unauth, _pinterest_ct_ua | Pinterest Europe Ltd | Marketing | Measures whether a visitor reached CheapFly via a Pinterest pin or campaign. Script does not load until you grant Marketing consent. | Up to 1 year |
3. Cookie Categories
Always Active
Essential for the website to function securely and remember your cookie choices. These do not store personally identifiable data and cannot be switched off.
Google Analytics
Under Google Consent Mode v2, Google Analytics stays in restricted cookieless ping mode unless you opt in. When granted, it helps us analyze user journeys and guide engagement.
Pinterest Tag
Tracks pin performance and visual travel conversions. The Pinterest script is completely blocked from loading until you explicitly enable marketing cookies.
4. How to Change or Withdraw Consent
You are always in control of your data. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time:
- Click the Cookie settings link located in the footer of every page on CheapFly.
- Or tap the “Open Cookie Settings” button above to re-open the preferences modal.
- You can also delete or block cookies directly in your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle data under GDPR, UK GDPR, or ePrivacy regulations, please contact us at: