Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 7, 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide personalized experiences, and generate aggregate analytics data for site operators.
2. How we use cookies & tracking
At SettleRadar, we prioritize your privacy. By default, our website operates using a Cookieless Tracking model. When you first visit our site, we do not store any tracking or advertising cookies on your device.
We use Self-Hosted Umami Analytics as our primary privacy-first traffic measurement tool. Umami is 100% cookieless: it does not use cookies, local storage, or device fingerprinting, and does not track users across domains.
We also integrate Google Analytics (GA4) using Google Consent Mode v2. Unless you explicitly click "Accept" on our cookie banner, Google Analytics only sends anonymous, cookie-less pings. Tracking cookies are only activated upon your explicit consent.
3. Storage & Cookies We Set
| Item Name | Type / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | LocalStorage / SettleRadar | Stores your cookie banner choice (strictly necessary). | Persistent |
| theme | LocalStorage / SettleRadar | Remembers your dark/light theme preference (strictly necessary). | Persistent |
| _ga | Cookie / Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (deployed only after consent is granted). | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Cookie / Google Analytics | Maintains session state (deployed only after consent is granted). | 1 year |
Third-Party & Partner Cookies (SafetyWing & Stay22)
SettleRadar does not set any affiliate or commercial cookies on settleradar.com.
However, when you click an external link to our partners (such as SafetyWing or Stay22 accommodation search links), you visit their respective domains or partner booking providers.
These partners may set third-party cookies or session identifiers on their domains to attribute bookings, manage sessions, and fulfill reservations. Please refer to their official privacy and cookie policies for details.
4. Managing your preferences
You can clear your cookies or change your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies. For more information on how to manage cookies on popular browsers, please visit the respective support pages for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.
For more information regarding data protection, please read our Privacy Policy.