Cookie-Richtlinie
Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Cheap Maldives (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Cheap Maldives is an informational site with practical guidance for budget-conscious travellers planning trips to the Maldives. Contact: cheapmaldives@proton.me.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, and local storage. They help a site work, remember choices, or understand how pages are used.
2. Current status of this Website
At present, we do not actively set analytics or advertising cookies on the Website. We plan to enable Google Analytics and a cookie consent banner (popup). When those are live, non-essential cookies (including analytics) will only be set if you accept them through the banner, unless a different lawful basis applies under local law.
Until Google Analytics and the consent banner are enabled, this page describes our intended cookie practices so you know what to expect. We will update this policy if our tools change.
3. How we use cookies
When enabled, we intend to use cookies for:
- Strictly necessary purposes — for example remembering your cookie preferences from the consent banner;
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use the Website (pages viewed, traffic sources, approximate location, device/browser type) so we can improve our travel guides.
We do not currently plan to use advertising, remarketing, or social-media tracking cookies (such as Meta/Facebook or Microsoft Advertising/Bing). If we add them later, we will update this policy and request consent where required.
We do not use cookies for user registration, login, dark mode, billing, or a mobile app — the Website has no user accounts.
4. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for basic operation of the consent tool (for example storing whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies). | Do not require consent |
| Analytics | Measure visits and usage via Google Analytics so we can improve content and site performance. | Set only with your consent (via the cookie banner), where required |
5. Cookies we expect to use
Exact cookie names can vary with Google’s configuration. Typical examples include:
| Name (examples) | Provider | Category | What it does | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consent / preference cookie (name depends on the banner we implement) | Cheap Maldives | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choices so we do not ask on every visit | Often 6–12 months |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | Up to 2 years |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Analytics | Maintains session state | Up to 2 years |
_gid (if used) | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
Google may process analytics data on servers outside your country, including in the United States. See Google’s documentation and Google Privacy Policy for more detail. Our own practices are described in our Privacy Policy.
6. Consent banner
When the cookie popup is enabled, you will be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies (including Google Analytics). You can usually change your mind later by clearing site data in your browser or using any “cookie settings” link we provide on the Website.
Simply continuing to browse is not treated as consent for analytics cookies. Analytics cookies should load only after you opt in through the banner (where consent is required).
7. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect some site features (including remembering your consent choice). Guidance is available at allaboutcookies.org.
Where available, you may also use Google’s tools to limit Analytics, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Third-party links
Links from our travel guides to booking sites, hotels, maps, or other services may lead to sites that set their own cookies. Those cookies are governed by the third party’s policies, not ours.
9. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when we enable Google Analytics, change the consent tool, or add/remove technologies. The “Last updated” date will change when we do.
10. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: cheapmaldives@proton.me.