1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
AbroadMate (abroadmate.me) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent choice)
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Site may not work properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites across the internet.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Serves personalized ads | 13 months |
| NID | Stores user preferences for ads | 6 months |
Preference Cookies
These cookies store your choices such as whether you accepted or declined cookies on your first visit.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| abroadmate_consent | AbroadMate | Stores cookie consent choice | Persistent (localStorage) |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may no longer be available.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Consult your browser's help section for instructions.
- Google Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, third-party cookies may be placed on your device by our partners (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Vercel Analytics). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: hello@abroadmate.me
- Via our Contact page