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| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tfg_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 1 year |
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| Cookie | Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Travelpayouts | Tracks clicks to Booking.com, Airalo, DiscoverCars, and other partners for commission attribution | 30 days |
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| Airalo | Affiliate referral tracking for eSIM purchases | 30 days |
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