What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used by websites to make their services work more efficiently and to report usage information to the site owners.
At SkyBondings, cookies allow us to recognize you on return visits, remember your preferences, analyze how you use our platform, and present you with relevant content and promotions. Without cookies, you would need to log in each time you visit and re-enter your preferences with every booking.
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or payment card details. They store anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers that help us recognize your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies. Below is a summary of each type, its purpose, and how long it is stored on your device.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Disable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website functionality, login sessions, security | Session / up to 1 year | ❌ No |
| Performance | Site analytics, page load times, error logging | Up to 2 years | ✅ Yes |
| Preference | Language, currency, saved searches, UI settings | Up to 1 year | ✅ Yes |
| Marketing | Targeted ads, remarketing, campaign tracking | Up to 2 years | ✅ Yes |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable fundamental features such as user authentication, session management, fraud prevention, and load balancing. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as logging into your account or completing a booking — cannot be provided.
These cookies include:
- Session cookies — Keep you logged in as you move between pages during a booking session
- Security cookies — Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and session hijacking attacks
- Load balancing cookies — Distribute traffic across our servers to ensure performance during high demand
- Payment security cookies — Facilitate secure communication during checkout and payment processing
Please note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled. Blocking them through your browser settings will prevent the website from functioning correctly and you will be unable to complete bookings.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with SkyBondings. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you as an individual. We use this data exclusively to improve our platform.
Specifically, these cookies help us:
- Count the number of visitors and measure website traffic sources
- Identify which pages generate the most engagement and where users drop off
- Monitor page load speeds, server errors, and technical issues
- Understand which booking flows cause confusion or abandonment
- Track the effectiveness of A/B tests we run to improve features
- Measure how marketing campaigns drive traffic to the site
We use Google Analytics 4 and our own proprietary analytics platform for this purpose. Data retained for up to 26 months before automatic deletion.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember the choices you make on our website so we can provide a more personalized experience on your next visit. Without these, you would need to re-enter your settings every time you visit SkyBondings.
- Language preference — Remembers your chosen display language (we support 15+ languages)
- Currency preference — Stores your preferred currency for displaying fares (50+ currencies supported)
- Recent searches — Saves your last 5 flight searches to help you quickly resume booking
- Passenger details — Optionally stores frequently used traveler names and passport details (if you consent)
- UI layout settings — Remembers whether you prefer list or grid view for search results
- Accessibility settings — Stores any accessibility preferences such as font size or high-contrast mode
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display ads that are relevant to you. They are set by us or by our trusted advertising partners. These cookies do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
- Remarketing cookies — Allow us to show you flight deals for routes you recently searched
- Conversion tracking — Help us understand which ads led to completed bookings so we can optimize spend
- Social media pixels — Enable sharing features and measure traffic from platforms like Facebook and Instagram
- Affiliate tracking — Track referrals from partner websites so we can attribute and reward them correctly
Your choice: You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time using the preferences panel below, without affecting your ability to use SkyBondings' core features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are placed by third-party services we use to enhance your experience. We do not control these cookies — please refer to each provider's privacy policy for full details.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site performance analytics | View → |
| Google Ads | Remarketing and conversion tracking | View → |
| Facebook Pixel | Social advertising and attribution | View → |
| Stripe | Secure payment processing | View → |
| Hotjar | Heatmaps and session recordings (anonymized) | View → |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You are in control of non-essential cookies. Use the toggles below to manage your preferences. Changes are saved instantly and apply to future visits.
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Performance & Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use SkyBondings.
Preference Cookies
Remember your language, currency and other settings.
Marketing Cookies
Personalized ads and remarketing campaigns.
Browser-Level Cookie Settings
You can also control cookies directly through your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of SkyBondings and other websites you use.
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Opera — Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies
For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on our homepage or by emailing registered users at least 14 days before the change takes effect.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Your continued use of SkyBondings following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or wish to exercise your data rights under GDPR or applicable privacy laws, please contact our Data Privacy team:
Data Controller: SkyBondings Ltd · Registered in England & Wales · ICO Registration: ZB123456