Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by Car Rental Incurence.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into five main types to help you understand their purpose:
3. Detailed Cookie Table
Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies we use on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__vc_session | Car Rental Insurance | Maintains your secure session state | Session | Essential |
_ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 Years | Analytics | |
_fbp | Tracks conversions for marketing ads | 3 Months | Marketing | |
lang_pref | Car Rental Insurance | Remembers your selected language | 1 Year | Functional |
__stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payments | 1 Year | Essential |
4. Third-Party Services
We integrate with several third-party services to provide a premium insurance experience. These services may set their own cookies:
5. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following strategic purposes:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged in as you move between pages.
- Security: Protecting your data and preventing unauthorized access.
- Preferences: Remembering your coverage selections and quote history.
- Performance: Ensuring our quote engine loads quickly and reliably.
- Personalization: Showing you relevant insurance tips based on your travel habits.
6. Cookie Consent Management
You have full control over which non-essential cookies we use. You can change your preferences at any time:
Essential Cookies
Always active for site security.
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our services.
7. Browser Cookie Controls
In addition to our settings, you can manage cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge8. Compliance & GDPR
Car Rental Insurance is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the ePrivacy Directive.
Our cookie management systems are designed to ensure "Privacy by Design," meaning your data is protected from the moment you land on our site.
9. Data Security
We use 256-bit SSL encryption to protect any data transmitted via cookies. Our security team regularly audits our cookie integrations to ensure they meet modern web standards for safety and privacy.
10. Retention Periods
Cookies have different life cycles based on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted immediately when you close your browser.
- Short-term Cookies: Last between 24 hours and 30 days (e.g., security tokens).
- Long-term Cookies: Last between 6 months and 2 years (e.g., analytics identifiers).
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie usage.