Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website operators. Cookies enable websites to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Similar technologies, including web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage, may also be used for similar purposes. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended, and the UK GDPR. Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, our Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy also apply.
Why We Use Cookies
Travel eSIMple uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely;
- To remember your preferences and settings across visits;
- To understand how visitors use our website and which eSIM comparison pages are most popular;
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns;
- To attribute affiliate commissions to the correct referral source;
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse of our platform.
We are committed to using only those cookies that are necessary for a stated purpose and to obtaining your consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device, in accordance with ICO guidance and the PECR.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. We do not require your consent to place strictly necessary cookies under PECR.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site, including which eSIM plans attract the most interest. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We will not set these cookies without your consent.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners, including Google. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. We will not set these cookies without your consent. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferred currency, destination country, or language settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these features may not function properly.
Specific Cookies Used
The following are the principal cookies used on travelesimple.com:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state across page requests | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours | Analytics |
| cookieconsent | Travel eSIMple | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
This table is updated periodically. For the most current list of cookies, please use a browser developer tool or cookie audit extension when visiting our website.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in a number of ways. Please be aware that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Using our Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can set your preferences there, and you can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. The following links provide guidance on cookie management for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Interest-Based Advertising: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from Google and other participating advertisers through the Your Ad Choices platform at youradchoices.com or the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties, including our affiliate partners and analytics providers. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit via links on our website, including those of our eSIM affiliate partners such as Saily and 1Global.
We endeavour to ensure that our third-party partners comply with applicable data protection law and PECR requirements. Where we become aware of non-compliance, we will take appropriate steps, including removing or restricting third-party scripts.
Cookie Consent
In accordance with the PECR and ICO guidance, we obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Your consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous — a pre-ticked box or continued use of our website does not constitute valid consent.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal. To withdraw or amend your consent, please access the cookie settings tool available in our website footer.
We keep records of consent in accordance with our obligations under the UK GDPR and ICO guidance on consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. We will notify you of material changes by posting an updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: