Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Effective Date: October 23, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Hostel Insider (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.thehostelinsider.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality and performance
Remember user preferences (e.g., language or region)
Analyze site traffic and visitor behavior
Provide relevant content and marketing
Secure our website and prevent abuse

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security, form submissions).

Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work.

Analytics Cookies

We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site — for example, which pages are visited most often and how users navigate.

This data helps us improve performance and user experience.

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These cookies help deliver relevant advertising and track the performance of campaigns.

They may also be used when you share content via social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services we use for analytics, email marketing, or social media integration.

We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies directly:

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

For example, you can:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set alerts before cookies are stored

Here’s how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

Please note: disabling cookies may affect how some features of our site function.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with the revised “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

The Hostel Insider

Email: hello@thehostelinsider.com

Website: https://www.thehostelinsider.com

Austin, Texas, USA