Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SeroDesign, Serhat Cakmaktepe ("we", "us", or "our"), operator of TripFast, uses cookies and similar technologies like Local Storage on our website at tripfast.travel (the "Service"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service (link pending).

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Local Storage is another web storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, often for larger amounts or more persistent data than cookies.

These technologies help websites function, remember your preferences, understand how users interact with the site, and make the user experience more efficient.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting, i.e., TripFast) or "third-party" (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, e.g., by our service providers like Stripe or Mapbox).

3. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage

We use these technologies for the following purposes, categorized according to GDPR and ePrivacy requirements:

• Strictly Necessary: These are essential for the Service to function correctly and securely. They enable core functionalities like user login, security features (e.g., payment processing security), and storing your cookie consent choices. You cannot opt-out of these as the Service cannot operate without them. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or Performance of Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• Statistics (Analytics): These help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information, usually anonymously. This allows us to measure traffic, identify popular features, monitor performance (e.g., Core Web Vitals via Vercel Speed Insights), and improve the Service (e.g., via Vercel Analytics, PostHog, Mapbox usage data). We only use these with your explicit prior consent. Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• Preferences (Functional): These allow the Service to remember choices you make (like language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. *Currently, TripFast does not set specific preference cookies beyond necessary ones, but this may change.* If added, these would require your consent. Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• Marketing: These are used to track visitors across websites or deliver targeted advertising. *Currently, TripFast does not set marketing cookies.* If added (e.g., via social media pixels or ad network integrations), these would require your explicit prior consent. Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Your consent choices for non-necessary cookies and technologies can be managed via our cookie consent banner and settings.

4. Specific Cookies and Technologies We Use

The table below lists the specific first-party and third-party cookies and local storage items currently used by TripFast. Please note that this list is based on our latest audit and may be updated.

*Note: The exact names and number of cookies/storage items, especially from third parties like Supabase, Stripe, Vercel, and Mapbox, may vary slightly based on specific interactions and service updates. The purposes and categories remain as described.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies

As listed above, we use services from third parties like Supabase (authentication), Stripe (payments), Vercel (analytics, speed insights, hosting), PostHog (product analytics), and Mapbox (maps). These third parties may set their own cookies or use local storage via our Service.

We choose our providers carefully and require them to comply with data protection laws, often through Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). However, we do not control the setting of all third-party cookies once their services are integrated. Their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review:

• Supabase: https://supabase.com/privacy
• Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy & https://stripe.com/cookie-settings
• Vercel: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• PostHog: https://posthog.com/privacy
• Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy

6. Managing Your Preferences (Consent Control)

When you first visit our Service, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies and technologies, or only allow the strictly necessary ones.

You can change your mind and manage your consent preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our website. This will re-open the consent banner, allowing you to update your choices.

Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually block or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of our Service from functioning correctly (e.g., login).

To find out more about managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge...
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

For more general information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across *all* websites (if you use it), visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

Significant changes may also be communicated through the Service or via email.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: Serhatc580@gmail.com
Address: SeroDesign, Serhat Cakmaktepe, Meuschelstraße 60, 90408 Nürnberg, Germany