Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: March 9, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies including localStorage and sessionStorage (browser-based storage mechanisms). These technologies help us provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.
2. Cookies & Storage We Use
Below is a complete list of cookies and storage technologies used on Mahalo Travels:
| Cookie / Storage | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
Login authentication and CSRF protection | Browser session | |
locale |
Stores your language preference | 1 year | |
_vid |
Visitor identification for analytics | Persistent (localStorage) | |
_id |
Session tracking for analytics | Session (sessionStorage) | |
seo_visitor_id |
SEO attribution tracking | Persistent (localStorage) | |
seo_session_id |
SEO session tracking | Session (sessionStorage) | |
last_visit_{id} |
Detects return visits to destinations | Persistent (localStorage) | |
Stripe cookies |
Payment processing and fraud prevention | Varies |
3. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like login, security, and language preferences. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. They track page views, sessions, and visitor patterns to help us improve our services. These cookies require your consent and can be declined via the cookie consent banner.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your last visit to a destination page. These cookies require your consent and can be declined via the cookie consent banner.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our platform (such as Stripe for payment processing). They are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose "Accept All" or "Essential Only" to control which cookies are set
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Clear storage: You can clear localStorage and sessionStorage through your browser's developer tools (usually F12 > Application > Storage)
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
6. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy. For questions about our terms of use, see our Terms of Service.
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at privacy@mahalotravels.com.