Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
Patrick Travel Services uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate through our platform
- Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
- Preferences: To remember your settings (language, theme, notification preferences)
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
- Performance: To optimize load times and overall platform performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility features. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as language selection, theme preferences, and user settings. The website will still function if you disable these cookies, but some features may not work as intended.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and user experience.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data is used to optimize our platform and improve load times.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Firebase
Used for authentication and real-time database services. Firebase sets cookies to maintain user sessions and provide secure authentication.
View Google Privacy Policy →UploadThing
Used for secure file storage and document uploads. UploadThing may set cookies for authentication and tracking upload progress.
View UploadThing Privacy Policy →Expo Push Notifications
Used for mobile push notifications. Expo may set device tokens to identify and send notifications to your device.
View Expo Privacy Policy →5. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
⚠️ Important: If you disable or delete essential cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas of the website.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: privacy@patricktravel.com
Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, Yaounde, Cameroon
Response Time: Within 30 days
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use data. By using our services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.