Last updated: December 2025Effective date: January 2026
1. Introduction
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the app reliable, remember your preferences, and help pages load smoothly. This Policy explains, in simple terms, which cookies we use and how you can manage them.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files saved on your device when you use the site or app. They let us keep you signed in, show maps, and remember your chosen language.
3. The cookies we use
Essential
Authentication: secure login and access to your account
Security: protection against fraud and unauthorized access
Session: keeping you signed in
Functional
Language: remember your selected language (English, French, Russian)
Recent cities: save recent selections for faster access
Display settings: remember layout choices and UI preferences
Analytics
Firebase Analytics: understand how you use the app to improve it
Google Analytics: see usage patterns to guide improvements
Performance: find and fix technical issues
Third‑party
Google Maps: display maps and place information
Stripe: secure payment processing
Firebase: authentication, database, and cloud functions
Important: we do NOT use advertising or tracking cookies and we do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Managing cookies
You can disable or delete cookies in your browser or device settings. Keep in mind that turning off certain cookies may affect some features.
Mobile Devices
iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies (note: this may affect app functionality)
Android: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
Web Browsers
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
If you disable some cookies: the following may not work correctly:
Automatic login (you'll need to sign in each time)
Map display and location services
Language preferences (resets to default)
Payment processing
5. How long cookies last
Cookie Type
Duration
Purpose
Session cookies
Until browser closes
Temporary authentication and navigation
Authentication
30 days
Keep you logged in
Language preference
1 year
Remember your language choice
Recent cities cache
1 year
Quick access to frequently used cities
Analytics
2 years
Usage analysis and improvements
6. What data cookies collect
Cookies provide aggregated technical information, such as:
Device type and operating system
App version and usage patterns
Language and region settings
Screen interactions and navigation paths
Error logs and performance metrics
We do NOT collect via cookies: personal messages, payment card details, or sensitive personal data.
7. Cross‑border data transfers
We use Firebase (Google Cloud). Data may be processed on servers outside your country. We apply robust safeguards:
EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
Encryption in transit and at rest
8. Children’s privacy
VoyagEase is for users aged 18 and older. We comply with GDPR (EU), COPPA (US), and global child protection laws:
Age requirement: Users must be 18+. Minors under 18 are not permitted to use VoyagEase.
Minimal data collection: No behavioral profiling, interest-based categorization, or profiling of any users
No marketing to minors: VoyagEase is an adults-only platform; no minor accounts are permitted
Contact us: If a person under 18 has created an account, email hello@voyagease.app immediately
9. Policy updates
We review this Policy periodically. When we update it, we’ll refresh the “Last updated” date and notify you of significant changes via:
In-app notification
Email to registered users
App update release notes
10. Contact us
Questions about cookies or data protection? We’re here to help: