What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and provide analytics to improve user experience. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).
Cookies We Use
AI Greek Trip Planner uses the following types of cookies:
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they enable core functionality such as session management and security.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session |
Flask session cookie that stores your trip planning session data (preferences, generated itineraries during your visit) | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
trip_credits |
Tracks remaining trip generations (2 free + purchased credits) | Session |
language |
Stores your language preference (English, Greek, etc.) | 30 days |
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. We currently do not use analytics cookies, but may implement Google Analytics 4 (GA4) in the future with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some external services we use may set their own cookies when you interact with certain features:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies when you purchase trip credits (€5 per trip). Stripe's privacy policy applies.
- Mapbox: Map display and interaction cookies for rendering interactive travel maps.
- Google Maps: Transit directions and map features. Google's privacy policy applies.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain Your Session: Remember your trip planning progress and preferences during your visit
- Track Trip Credits: Manage the 2 free trips per session and any purchased credits
- Language Preference: Remember your chosen language (English, Greek, etc.)
- Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure payment processing
- Service Improvement: (Future) Understand usage patterns to improve our AI trip planning features
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Be notified when a cookie is set
Common Browsers:
Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
To opt out of third-party tracking:
- Google Maps/Analytics: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Stripe: Review Stripe's Privacy Policy for their cookie practices
- Mapbox: See Mapbox Privacy Policy
Cookie Consent & GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, we are required to:
- Inform you about the cookies we use
- Obtain your consent for non-essential cookies
- Provide you with a way to withdraw consent
Current Status: We only use essential cookies required for the service to function. When we implement optional analytics cookies, we will display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, or new features. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
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AI Greek Trip Planner
Athens, Greece