By using SkyLynx Travel's website and services, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Measure the effectiveness of our services
- Enable affiliate tracking for our partners
We only use cookies that are necessary for website functionality and those that enhance your experience with your consent. We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit permission.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Required for basic website functionality, security, and fraud prevention | Session to 1 year | |
| Help us understand how visitors use our site and improve performance | 30 to 90 days | |
| Enable affiliate tracking and personalized travel recommendations | 30 to 180 days | |
| Remember your language, currency, and travel preferences | 1 year |
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Session cookies: Maintain your login state and shopping cart
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure and improve site performance
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify and fix technical issues
Marketing & Affiliate Cookies
These cookies are used for:
- Affiliate tracking: Track referrals to our partners (Awin, Travelpayouts, etc.)
- Personalization: Show relevant travel offers based on your interests
- Retargeting: Display ads for services you've shown interest in
- Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing
Our partners (Awin, Travelpayouts, Google Analytics, etc.) may also place cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these organizations. We have data processing agreements with all our partners to ensure your data is handled responsibly.
Our Affiliate Tracking Partners
To provide you with the best travel deals and support our operations, we work with trusted affiliate partners who use cookies for tracking purposes:
Awin Network
Awin cookies track referrals to partner websites (like Booking.com, Expedia) and attribute commissions to SkyLynx Travel when you make a purchase. These cookies typically expire within 30-90 days.
Travelpayouts
Travelpayouts cookies track airline, hotel, and car rental bookings made through our links. These cookies help ensure we receive proper credit for referrals.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where they come from, and pages visited.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Reject non-essential cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Mobile devices also provide cookie controls through their browser settings. Additionally, you can use "private" or "incognito" browsing modes to limit cookie storage during individual sessions.
What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized recommendations may not be available
- Affiliate tracking for purchases may not work
- Some security features may be limited
AI-Powered Cookie Management
As an AI-powered platform, SkyLynx Travel uses intelligent cookie management that:
- Minimizes data collection: We only collect data necessary for providing our services
- Automated expiration: Non-essential cookies are automatically cleared after their useful life
- Smart categorization: Our AI categorizes cookies based on their purpose and necessity
- Privacy by design: We design our systems with privacy as a core principle
Data Protection & Security
We take cookie security seriously by:
- Using secure, HTTP-only cookies where appropriate
- Implementing SameSite cookie attributes to prevent CSRF attacks
- Regularly auditing our cookie usage and third-party partners
- Encrypting sensitive cookie data
- Complying with global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
- Provide notice on our website when appropriate
- Request renewed consent for significant changes
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
SkyLynx Travel Privacy Team
Email: info@skylynx.co
Address: Rideau St., Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7, Canada
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive Privacy Policy. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we use cookies and similar technologies.