Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 28, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period).
How We Use Cookies
carrentalbookings uses cookies to improve site performance, remember your preferences, measure the effectiveness of our service, and track affiliate referrals. We do not use cookies to personally identify you without your consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session state
- Security tokens
- Load balancing
Performance & Analytics
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for this purpose.
Examples:
- _ga (Google Analytics)
- _gid (Google Analytics)
- _clck (Microsoft Clarity)
Functional
OptionalThese cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred search location or driver age) to provide a more personalised experience.
Examples:
- Search preferences
- Recently viewed locations
Affiliate & Targeting
OptionalThese cookies are set by our affiliate partners (including TravelPayouts) to track referrals and attribute bookings made through our links. They help us earn commission that funds the free Service.
Examples:
- TravelPayouts tracking pixel
- Affiliate session cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — tracks anonymous usage data. Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity — records session replays and heatmaps. Microsoft Privacy Statement
- TravelPayouts — affiliate tracking for booking referrals. TravelPayouts Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Note that blocking necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Microsoft Clarity: You can opt out via Microsoft's privacy dashboard.
Please note that opting out of performance and affiliate cookies may affect the accuracy of our deals and we may receive no commission for referrals — impacting the continued availability of our free Service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
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