What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity. Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website operators.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies). Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that operate on the website (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of Stayover.ai. They enable core functionality such as session management, security protections, and user authentication. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take on the site, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting your privacy preferences.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These include your language preferences, saved searches, recently viewed hotels, and display settings. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not work correctly, but the core functionality of the site will remain available.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with Stayover.ai. These cookies collect information about usage patterns, page performance, and traffic sources. The data helps us improve the site by identifying which pages are most visited, how users navigate between pages, and where errors occur. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements and measuring advertising effectiveness. Stayover.ai does not currently use marketing cookies. This category is reserved for potential future use. If we begin using marketing cookies, we will update this policy and notify you through our cookie consent mechanism before any such cookies are placed on your device.
Specific Cookies
The following table describes the specific cookies used on Stayover.ai:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Stayover.ai | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Stayover.ai | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stayover.ai | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| preferences | Stayover.ai | Stores language, currency, and display settings | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stayover.ai | Remembers your recent search queries for quick access | 30 days |
| recently_viewed | Stayover.ai | Tracks recently viewed hotels to display in recommendations | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, Stayover.ai uses cookies set by trusted third-party services:
- Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to measure site traffic and understand user behavior. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads within its own advertising network. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's privacy & terms page.
- Payment Processor — When you make a booking, our payment processor may set cookies to facilitate the transaction, prevent fraud, and comply with regulatory requirements. These cookies are strictly necessary for processing your payment securely.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on Stayover.ai, and some features may no longer function as intended.
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through the settings or preferences menu. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out — You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie consent — When you first visit Stayover.ai, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept through our cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Please be aware that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, certain parts of Stayover.ai may become inaccessible or may not function correctly. We cannot guarantee a seamless experience if essential cookies are blocked.
Global Privacy Control
Stayover.ai honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of your personal information, and we will limit the use of non-essential cookies accordingly. You can learn more about GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will provide notice through a prominent announcement on our website or via email where appropriate.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@stayover.ai.