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Compare Travel eSIM is an independent comparison website supported by affiliate commissions. When you click links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive compensation from the respective eSIM providers. This financial support allows us to conduct thorough network speed tests, cover hosting costs, and maintain detailed, up-to-date comparison tables. Please note that while this compensation may influence the placement and ordering of brand listings on our platform, it does not compromise our editorial integrity, the accuracy of our speed test results, or the honesty of our reviews. We are committed to providing transparent, objective comparison data to help you select the best and most reliable connectivity option for your travels.

Cookie Settings & Disclosures

Last Updated: June 2026

At Compare Travel eSIM, we believe in complete transparency and a privacy-first web experience. This Cookie Settings document explains what cookies are, how and why we utilize them on our cellular comparison website, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.

Unlike typical portals, we do not utilize cookies to track your behavior across other sites, construct individual consumer profiles, or serve personalized advertisements. The cookies we set are restricted to vital site functionality, basic analytics, and secure affiliate tracking. We respect your browser's privacy controls, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

1. What Are Cookies and Web Beacons?

Cookies are small text files containing pieces of data that a website transfers to your browser or device storage when you visit. They are widely used by website owners to make sites load correctly, remember user preferences, and provide analytical metrics about site performance.

Cookies can be classified as Session Cookies (which are temporary and automatically erased from your device when you close your web browser) or Persistent Cookies (which remain stored on your device for a specified duration or until you delete them manually). They may also be set directly by our site (First-Party Cookies) or by partner domains we work with (Third-Party Cookies).

In addition to cookies, websites may use "web beacons" or "tracking pixels." These are tiny transparent graphical images used to monitor traffic volume or click success. We do not use third-party tracking pixels (such as the Facebook Pixel or Google conversion pixels) on this platform, keeping your social profiles isolated from your browsing habits.

2. Detailed Breakdown of Cookies We Use

We categorize the technical tools and cookies deployed on our platform into three distinct categories:

  • Essential/Functional Cookies: These cookies are mandatory for the technical operation of our site. For example, they allow us to cache your comparison table filter selections (such as preferred countries, data GB quantities, and validity ranges), hold UI state preferences (such as light or dark themes), and remember your cookie preference settings. Because these are required for site functionality, they cannot be disabled.
  • Performance and Analytics: To continually optimize our comparison metrics and page speeds, we run privacy-friendly web analytics. Instead of tracking individuals, these tools aggregate general metrics, such as popular eSIM destinations, average time spent on reviews, and landing page loading latencies. These are processed anonymously and do not record your IP address in full.
  • Affiliate Tracking: These cookies track user clicks on partner redirection links to attribute commercial referrals. This is described in detail below.

Functional cookies expire immediately when you close your browser or within 30 days of inactivity. Performance cookies are managed server-side and contain no unique client-side persistent storage tracking codes.

3. Affiliate Referral Cookies and Third-Party Connections

Compare Travel eSIM is supported by its users through affiliate referral links. When you find a travel eSIM plan on our comparison list and click a link to purchase it, you are redirected to the provider's official storefront (such as Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, AloSIM, Jetpac, Numero eSIM, Saily, Roamless, or Ubigi).

How Affiliate Cookies Work: Upon clicking the link, a temporary referral cookie is set by the provider. This cookie contains a non-identifying partner ID, verifying that you came from our site. If you complete a transaction, the provider credits us with a small commission. This process operates under secure protocols (HTTPS).

Expiration and Privacy: These referral cookies collect no personal details, email records, or search histories. They are fully secure, encrypted, and designed to expire automatically after a brief window (commonly 30 days) or as soon as you clear your browser cache.

We do not have access to, nor control over, the cookies set by third-party affiliate partners when you browse their platforms. Their data collection is governed by their respective Privacy and Cookie Policies.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings

You have complete control over how cookies are stored on your device. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, block third-party trackers, or delete cookies whenever you close the application.

Please review the resources below to adjust settings in your preferred browser:

  • Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can set rules for individual sites or block third-party cookies globally.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection. You can select "Standard," "Strict," or "Custom" protection levels.
  • Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies or manage stored database elements.
  • Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions. You can configure tracking prevention parameters.

Additionally, you can deploy privacy-enhancing browser extensions (like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or Ghostery) or use search modes like Incognito or Private Browsing, which automatically delete all session parameters when you exit.

5. Contact Our Privacy Officer

If you have questions about our cookie policies, want to learn more about how we process affiliate commissions, or require assistance clearing your stored configuration settings, please reach out to our privacy desk.

All inquiries should be submitted via email directly to our official mailbox. We aim to respond within 24-48 business hours:

support@comparetravelesim.com