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Last updated: August 31, 2026

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For general information about how Fora Travel, Inc. processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy which is available on our website.

What are cookies?

Cookies and other similar tracking technologies are small text files, code, information or technologies stored, or used to access information stored, on your device (e.g. computer, tablet, phone or other connected device) when you use a website, app or online service or view a message. These technologies essentially allow a website, app or online service to recognise a particular device.

References in this cookie policy to “cookies” are to cookies and other relevant tracking technologies as described above.

Use of cookies

Our app and website may use cookies and other similar tracking technologies, which may also be used in marketing emails. These help to recognise you and your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

For example, our platform may monitor how many times you visit us, which pages you go to, traffic data, location data and the originating domain name of your internet service provider. This information helps to build a profile of users. Some of this data will be aggregated or statistical, which means that you will not be able to be identified individually.

Cookies and similar tracking technologies serve many functions, but in general they are used to:

  • recognise you whenever you visit us online;
  • obtain information about your preferences and use of our online services;
  • carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our site’s content and services and to help better understand users’ requirements;
  • personalise advertising to you; and
  • make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Information about our use of cookies

Our online services may use the following cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are necessary for the operation of the site or app. They include, for example, cookies that remember if you have consented to other (non-strictly necessary) cookies and those for security or fraud prevention.
  • Analytics or performance cookies. These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors / users and to see how they move around our services when they are using them. This helps to improve the way our services work, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
  • Functionality or ‘appearance’ cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our services. This enables personalisation of content for you and to help remember your preferences.
  • Targeted advertising cookies. These cookies record your visit to our services, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. This information may be used to make our services and the advertising displayed on them more relevant to your interests. This information may also be shared with third parties for this purpose.

Cookie table

You can find more information about the individual cookies our services use and the purposes for which they are used in the table below:

NameTypeProviderPurposeDuration
OptanonAlertBoxClosedNecessaryOneTrustThis cookie is set by websites using certain versions of the cookie law compliance solution from OneTrust. It is set after visitors have seen a cookie information notice and in some cases only when they actively close the notice down. It enables the website not to show the message more than once to a user. The cookie has a one year lifespan and contains no personal information.365 days
intercom-session-xxxxxxxxxxxxNecessaryIntercomThis cookie is used to allow signed-in users to maintain access to their past conversations and to support live chat analytics reporting.6 days
eppo_idNecessaryEppoWebsites use this cookie to assign a unique, anonymous identifier (subjectKey) to your browser. This allows the platform to recognize your device across different visits before you log into an account.399 days
__cookie_test__NecessaryStandard, temporary diagnostic cookie used by Content Management Systems (like WordPress, Drupal, or Magento) and web frameworks to verify if your browser has cookies enabled.0 days
__cf_bmNecessaryHubspot - hsadspixel.netThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
__cf_bmNecessaryHubspot - hs-analytics.netThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
__cf_bmNecessaryLinkedInThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
guidNecessaryThis guid cookie is used to manage the AuthnRequest state and ensure that the FED TEMPORARY STATE cookie is valid for a specified validity duration when the AuthnRequest binding is set to HTTP-POST.364 days
intercom-device-id-xxxxxxxxxxxxNecessaryIntercomThis cookie is used for security purposes, by identifying each unique device that interacts with live chat.270 days
OptanonConsentNecessaryOneTrustThis cookie is set by the cookie compliance solution from OneTrust. It stores information about the categories of cookies the site uses and whether visitors have given or withdrawn consent for the use of each category. This enables site owners to prevent cookies in each category from being set in the users browser, when consent is not given. The cookie has a normal lifespan of one year, so that returning visitors to the site will have their preferences remembered. It contains no information that can identify the site visitor.365 days
eppo_assignmentsNecessaryEppoExperiment assignment89 days
eppo_exposuresNecessaryEppoEppo Exposure89 days
__cf_bmNecessaryHubSpot - hs-banner.comThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
__cf_bmNecessaryHubSpot - hubspot.comThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
__cf_bmNecessaryHubspot - hs-scripts.comThe __cf_bm cookie is a cookie necessary to support Cloudflare Bot Management, currently in private beta. As part of our bot management service, this cookie helps manage incoming traffic that matches criteria associated with bots.0 days
_sp_id.xxxxFunctionalThis cookie name _sp_id.xxxx is used to collect aggregated and anonymous data on site usage to improve website performance.simplybusiness.co.uk399 days
_sp_ses.xxxxFunctionalThis cookie name _sp_ses.xxxx is used to enhance the usability of websites by remembering user's session state across page requests.simplybusiness.co.uk0 days
intercom-id-xxxxxxxxFunctionalIntercomThis cookie name is associated with Intercom which is used to identify unique visitors and sessions to provide a better customer support experience.270 days
__hsscAnalyticsHubSpotThis cookie name is associated with websites built on the HubSpot platform. It is reported by them as being used for website analytics.0 days
ajs_anonymous_idAnalyticsSegmentThese cookies are generally used for Analytics and help count how many people visit a certain site by tracking if you have visited before. This cookie has a lifespan of 1 year.365 days
ajs_user_idAnalyticsSegmentThis cookie helps track visitor usage, events, target marketing, and can also measure application performance and stability. Cookies in this domain have lifespan of 1 year.365 days
__hssrcAnalyticsHubspotThis cookie name is associated with websites built on the HubSpot platform. It is reported by them as being used for website analytics.session
analytics_session_id.last_accessAnalyticsSegmentThis cookie name is associated with hyperbound.ai which is used to store the timestamp of the visitor’s most recent interaction, allowing the library to determine when the session began and whether subsequent pageviews should extend the same session.364 days
__tld__AnalyticsSegmentFrom Segment Analytics.js library; this cookie helps to figure out a top-level domain for a user.__tld__session
__hstcAnalyticsHubSpotThis cookie name is associated with websites built on the HubSpot platform. It is reported by them as being used for website analytics.179 days
dd_cookie_test_PerformanceDataDogThis cookie name is used by DataDog to determine if cookies are supported on the website.dd_cookie_test364 Days
_ga_xxxxxxxxxxPerformanceGoogle AnalyticsUsed by Google Analytics to identify and track an individual session with your device.399 days
analytics_session_idPerformanceThis cookie name is associated with hyperbound.ai which is used to assign a unique session identifier to each visitor, grouping all events and pageviews during a single visit under the same session, tracking its duration, and enabling analytics of user behavior across the site.364 days
_dd_sPerformanceDataDogDatadog Cookie used to group all events generated from a unique user session across multiple pages. It contains the current session ID, whether the session is excluded due to sampling, and the expiration date of the session. The cookie is extended for an extra 15 minutes every time the user interacts with the website, up to the maximum user session duration (4 hours).0 days
_gaPerformanceGoogle AnalyticsThis cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics - which is a significant update to Google’s more commonly used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for the sites analytics reports. By default it is set to expire after 2 years, although this is customisable by website owners.399 days
vy_anonymous_idTargetingVoyantisHolds a generated anonymous user identifier used for tracking before a visitor logs in or becomes officially identified399 days
MUIDTargetingBing/MicrosoftThis cookie is widely used my Microsoft as a unique user identifier. It can be set by embedded microsoft scripts. Widely believed to sync across many different Microsoft domains, allowing user tracking.389 days
vy_identified_atTargetingVoyantisRecords the exact timestamp of when a website visitor is successfully identified399 days
_tt_enable_cookieTargetingTikTokThis cookie name is associated with TikTok which is used to collect data about behavior and purchases on the website and to measure the effect of advertising. It is also used to track website activity to help optimize advertising efforts.89 days
_ttpTargetingTikTokThis cookie is typically associated with the use of Taptap Digital, a company specializing in digital advertising. It is used for tracking and ad personalization purposes.89 days
_fbpTargetingFacebook / MetaUsed by Facebook / Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers89 days
__vy_domain_probe__TargetingVoyantisBrief “domain probe” cookie to test your browser's cookie settings, verify domain paths, and ensure predictive signals can be accurately sent to ad networks like Google or Meta0 days
_zitokTargetingZoomInfoThis cookie name is associated with ZoomInfo which is used to maintain a unique visitor identifier and store Personally Identifiable Information.364 days
cookietestTargetingHubspotthis temporary cookie is a diagnostic check used to determine whether the user's web browser has cookies enabled before attempting to fire analytics or consent tracking.0 days
ttcsidTargetingTikTokThis cookie is associated with TikTok. It helps track your activity on the platform, including how you interact with their embedded services on other websites.89 days
ttcsid_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCategoryTargetingTikTokThis cookie is associated with TikTok. It helps track your activity on the platform, including how you interact with their embedded services on other websites.89 days
__ps_fvaTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name is associated with storing user preferences and consent regarding the use of cookies on the website.364 days
hubspotutkTargetingHubspotThis cookie name is associated with websites built on the HubSpot platform. HubSpot report that its purpose is user authentication. As a persistent rather than a session cookie it cannot be classified as Strictly Necessary.179 days
bcookieTargetingLinkedInThis domain is owned by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. It typically acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons in their pages, although its content and services can be embedded in other ways. Although such buttons add functionality to the website they are on, cookies are set regardless of whether or not the visitor has an active LinkedIn profile, or agreed to their terms and conditions. For this reason it is classified as a primarily tracking/targeting domain.364 days
li_gcTargetingLinkedInThis domain is owned by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. It typically acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons in their pages, although its content and services can be embedded in other ways. Although such buttons add functionality to the website they are on, cookies are set regardless of whether or not the visitor has an active LinkedIn profile, or agreed to their terms and conditions. For this reason it is classified as a primarily tracking/targeting domain.270 days
__ps_srTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name is used to manage user opt-out preferences for non-functional cookies.0 days
vy_user_idTargetingVoyantisIts primary function is to store and track identified unique user IDs across browsing sessions. This allows companies using Voyantis to map user behavior, attribute marketing campaigns, and predict future customer actions based on long-term historical data399 days
__cookie_test__TargetingVoyantisits sole purpose is to test whether your web browser has cookies enabled.0 days
lidcTargetingLinkedInThis domain is owned by LinkedIn, the business networking platform. It typically acts as a third party host where website owners have placed one of its content sharing buttons in their pages, although its content and services can be embedded in other ways. Although such buttons add functionality to the website they are on, cookies are set regardless of whether or not the visitor has an active LinkedIn profile, or agreed to their terms and conditions. For this reason it is classified as a primarily tracking/targeting domain.0 days
spTargetingAgentioThis cookie is associated with Eventbrite and is used to deliver content tailored to the end user's interests and improve content creation. This cookie is also used for event-booking purposes.364 days
__ps_rTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name is associated with Amazon which is used to capture referral information to attribute traffic sources and optimize marketing campaigns.364 days
__ps_didTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name __ps_did is associated with services like Saxo Services, Amazon, ICAEW, Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising which is used for tracking user interactions and advertising purposes.364 days
_uetvidTargetingBing/MicrosoftThis is a cookie utilised by Microsoft Bing Ads and is a tracking cookie. It allows us to engage with a user that has previously visited our website.389 days
ttTargetingMNTNThis domain is owned by Mountain which provides performance tracking for advertisements and supports unique user identification in customer journeys.364 days
__ps_luTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name is associated with Amazon which is used to record the last user interaction or visit to help tailor marketing messages and improve user experience.364 days
__ps_sluTargetingPodscribeThis cookie name is used to manage user's opt-out preferences for non-functional cookies and show a pop-up with an explanation about cookies when visiting the website for the first time.0 days
vy_user_traitsTargetingVoyantisIts specific function is to store a string of traits, attributes, or characteristics associated with your user profile399 days
_gcl_auTargetingGoogle AdSenseUsed by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.89 days
_uetsidTargetingBing/MicrosoftThis cookie is used by Bing to determine what ads should be shown that may be relevant to the end user perusing the site.0 days

For further detail regarding the cookies set by the following third parties, please visit their websites via the links provided: Hubspot; Segment; Intercom; Datadog; Voyantis; Microsoft; Zoominfo; Podscribe; Agentio; MNTN; Cloudfare; LinkedIn; Meta; Tiktok.

With regards to Google Analytics, please visit their website (and also this page). For further information on how to opt out of Google Analytics, please click here.

Other technologies we use in email marketing

We may also use pixels or web beacons in direct marketing emails that are sent to you. These pixels track whether the email was delivered and opened, the links within the email were clicked and which pages of the site you have visited. They also allow to collect information such as your IP address, browser, email client type and other similar details. This information is used to measure the performance of email campaigns, and for analytics.

You can always opt-out of our marketing communications. See our Privacy Policy for further information.

Consent to use cookies

Where required according to applicable data privacy laws, we will ask for your permission (consent) to place cookies or other similar tracking technologies on your device, except where exceptions apply under such applicable laws. In particular, consent is not needed for cookies or tracking technologies which are essential (or ‘strictly necessary’) to provide the online service.

How to turn off cookies

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To find out more about cookies, including how to see which cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, you can visit the third-party website: www.allaboutcookies.org.

Updates to this cookies policy

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Contacting us

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