Cookie Policy

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+Last updated: March 3, 2026
+Airbnb Cookie Policy
+Airbnb uses cookies, mobile identifiers, tracking URLs, log data, SDKs, APIs, and similar technologies (collectively, "Technologies") to help provide, protect, and improve the Airbnb Platform. This Cookie Policy ("Policy") supplements the Airbnb [Privacy Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/terms/privacy_policy) and explains how and why we use these Technologies and the choices you have.
+Airbnb uses cookies, mobile identifiers, tracking URLs, log data and similar technologies to help provide, protect, and improve the Airbnb Platform. This Cookie Policy ("**Policy**") supplements the Airbnb [Privacy Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/terms/privacy_policy) and explains how and why we use these technologies and the choices you have.
+## 1\. WHY AIRBNB USES THESE TECHNOLOGIES.
+**Why Airbnb Uses These Technologies**
+We use these Technologies for a number of purposes, such as:
+We use these technologies for a number of purposes, such as:
+- to enable you to use and access the Airbnb Platform and the Payment Services, including for account authentication,
+- to facilitate and streamline the functioning of, and authorized access to, the Airbnb Platform,
+- to better understand how our visitors navigate through and interact with the Airbnb Platform and to improve the Airbnb Platform,
+- to serve you personalized advertising, including or targeted advertising that may be served on the Airbnb Platform, through emails and push notifications, and also on third-party websites,
+- to show you content that is more relevant to you,
+- to monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of the Airbnb Platform and Airbnb advertisements,
+- to enforce legal agreements and policies that govern use of the Airbnb Platform,
+- Provide accessibility tools,
+- for fraud detection and prevention, trust and safety, and investigations, and
+- for purposes of our own customer support, analytics, research, product development, the development and improvement of our AI, and regulatory compliance.
+- to enable you to use and access the Airbnb Platform and the Payment Services
+- to enable, facilitate and streamline the functioning of and your access to the Airbnb Platform
+- to better understand how you navigate through and interact with the Airbnb Platform and to improve the Airbnb Platform
+- to serve you tailored advertising (such as on the Airbnb Platform, emails and on third-party websites)
+- to show you content (e.g., advertisements) that is more relevant to you
+- to monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of the Airbnb Platform and Airbnb advertisements
+- to enforce legal agreements that govern use of the Airbnb Platform
+- for fraud detection and prevention, trust and safety, and investigations
+- for purposes of our own customer support, analytics, research, product development, and regulatory compliance.
+## 2\. COOKIES.
+**Cookies**
+When you visit the Airbnb Platform we place cookies on your device. For more information on the cookies we use, visit "[Cookies used on Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3464)."
+When you visit the Airbnb Platform we may place cookies on your device. Cookies are small text files that websites send to your computer or other Internet-connected device to uniquely identify your browser or to store information or settings in your browser. Cookies allow us to recognize you when you return. They also help us provide a customized experience and can enable us to detect certain kinds of fraud. In many cases the information we collect using cookies and other tools is only used in a non-identifiable manner without reference to personal information. For example, we may use information we collect to better understand website traffic patterns and to optimize our website experience. In some cases we associate the information we collect using cookies and other technology with your personal information. Our business partners may also use these tracking technologies on the Airbnb Platform or engage others to track your behavior on our behalf.
+### 2.1 What Are Cookies.
+There are two types of cookies used on the Airbnb Platform: (1) "session cookies" and (2) "persistent cookies." Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, and can be used again the next time you access the Airbnb Platform.
+Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that are used to uniquely identify your browser and to store information, such as settings or preferences. There are two types of cookies used on the Airbnb Platform: (1) "session cookies" and (2) "persistent cookies." Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser or shortly afterward. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you return to the Airbnb Platform again.
+In many cases you can manage cookie preferences and opt-out of having cookies and other data collection technologies used by adjusting the settings on your browser. All browsers are different, so visit the "help" section of your browser to learn about cookie preferences and other privacy settings that may be available. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies or clear local storage this could affect the features, availability, and functionality of the Airbnb Platform.
+### 2.2 How We Use Cookies.
+**Flash Cookies**
+Cookies allow us to recognize you when you return to the Airbnb Platform. They also help us provide a customized experience and can enable us to detect certain kinds of fraud. In many cases, the information we collect using cookies and other Technologies is only used in a non-identifiable manner without linking to personal information. For example, we may use information we collect to better understand website traffic patterns and to optimize our website experience. However, in other cases, we associate the information we collect using cookies and other Technologies with your personal information. Our business partners may also use these Technologies on or off the Airbnb Platform or engage others to track your behavior on our behalf.
+We may use Flash Cookies, also known as Local Stored Objects, and similar technologies to personalize and enhance your online experience. A Flash cookie is a small data file placed on a computer using Adobe Flash technology. The Adobe Flash Player is an application that allows rapid development of dynamic content, such as video clips and animation.
+## 3\. PIXELS AND WEB BEACONS.
+If you disable Flash cookies or other similar technologies, please note that you may not have access to certain content and product features such as your device remembering a Listing that you viewed during a previous visit.
+Technologies such as pixels and web beacons use small pieces of HTML code to insert tiny transparent images into webpages, ads, or emails. Like cookies, these Technologies collect information, but instead of storing a file on your browser they send collected information directly to a server. We use these Technologies, for example, to see whether a specific action was performed, such as opening an email or clicking to view content. These tools help us to measure response to our communications and content (including marketing and promotional content), helping us improve the Airbnb Platform.
+**Pixel Tags, Web Beacons, and Trackers**
+## 4\. SERVER LOGS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES.
+Pixel tags, web beacons, and tracking urls are tiny graphic images and/or small blocks of code placed on website pages, ads, or in our emails that allow us to determine whether you performed a specific action. When you access these pages, or when you open an email, let us know you have accessed the web page or opened the email. These tools help us measure response to our communications and improve our web pages and promotions.
+We collect various types of information through server logs and other Technologies. For example, we collect information about the device used to access the Airbnb Platform, such as the device's operating system, browser type, and system language, country, and time zone. Our server logs also record the device's IP address, the dates and times of visits to the Airbnb Platform, and the specific content viewed. Additionally, we may collect information about the website visited immediately before accessing the Airbnb Platform and the website visited after leaving. All of this information can help us understand the user experience, evaluate Airbnb Platform traffic patterns, and detect security threats.
+**Server Logs and Other Technologies**
+## 5\. SDKS, APIS AND OTHER MOBILE APP TECHNOLOGIES.
+We collect many different types of information from server logs and other technologies. For example, we collect information about the device you use to access the Airbnb Platform, your operating system type, browser type, domain, and other system settings, as well as the language your system uses and the country and time zone where your device is located. Our server logs also record the IP address of the device you use to connect to the Internet. An IP address is a unique identifier that devices require to identify and communicate with each other on the Internet. We may also collect information about the website you were visiting before you came to the Airbnb Platform and the website you visit after you leave the Airbnb Platform.
+### 5.1 What Are SDKs, APIs, and Other Mobile App Technologies.
+We may also collect information about your use of the Airbnb Platform such as when we provide accessibility tools. The tools described help us improve user experience and deliver our services.
+SDKs are packages of code used to give the app features and functionality, like secure authentication, in-app payments, or messaging services. SDKs can include the ability to track content interactions, how long you use the app during a session, and how certain app features are used. APIs allow the Airbnb app to communicate with other services or platforms.
+**Device Information**
+### 5.2 How We Use SDKs, APIs, and Other Mobile App Technologies.
+When you use the Airbnb mobile app, integrated Technologies, such as SDKs (software development kits) and APIs (application programming interfaces) are used for app functionality and can collect information about app use. SDKs, APIs, and other mobile Technologies gather and process data to make our app more efficient, secure, and user friendly.
+For instance, APIs may allow the app to fetch your location to find accommodations near you, sync with payment gateways to process transactions securely, or verify your identity against other trusted platforms. Through these interfaces, specific data such as your profile details or booking history can be transmitted and analyzed to deliver content and recommendations. In addition, some SDKs and APIs come from third-party providers, enabling functionalities like social sharing, push notifications, or analytics.
+APIs allow different components to communicate and share data, which might include information about you, such as profile data or location information. Airbnb uses this information to identify technical issues, evaluate feature popularity, and prioritize future improvement. It also helps Airbnb to optimize app performance, detect fraudulent activities, and tailor content and marketing efforts to align with user interests.
+## 6\. DEVICE INFORMATION.
 We may use device-related information to authenticate users. For example, we may use your IP address, browser information, or other data provided by your browser or device to identify the device being used to access our platform. We may also use these device-related techniques for associating you with different devices that you may use to access our content including for fraud-protection purposes and to better target advertising.
+**Third Parties**
+## 7\. THIRD PARTIES.
+Airbnb permits third parties to collect the information described above through our Service and discloses such information to third parties for business purposes as described in this Privacy Policy, including but not limited to providing advertising on our Service and elsewhere based on users' online activities over time and across different sites, services, devices.
+Airbnb allows third parties to collect data on our behalf and discloses certain data to third parties for the purposes described above and in our Privacy Policy, including advertising on and off the Airbnb Platform that is based on users' online activities over time and across different sites, services, and devices.
+Third parties, including Facebook, place technologies such as pixels and SDKs on the Airbnb Platform. These technologies (1) help us analyze how you use the Airbnb Platform, such as by noting the third-party services from which you arrived, (2) market and advertise Airbnb services to you on the Airbnb Platform and third-party websites, (3) help us detect or prevent fraud or conduct risk assessments, and (4) collect information about your activities on the Airbnb Platform, other sites, and/or the ads you have clicked on. For example, to help us better understand how people use the Airbnb Platform, we work with a number of analytics partners, including Google Analytics. To prevent Google Analytics from using your information for analytics, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser by [clicking here](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). In some cases, cookies are placed if certain criteria is met, such as being logged into the third-party service on the same browser.
+Third parties, including companies like Facebook and Google, offer Technologies used on the Airbnb Platform. These Technologies help us (1) understand how you found the Airbnb Platform, (2) market and advertise Airbnb on and off of the Airbnb Platform, (3) detect or prevent fraud, and (4) collect information about activities on the Airbnb Platform and other sites, including through our ads you click on. For example, to help us better understand how people use the Airbnb Platform, we work with a number of analytics partners, including Google Analytics. In some cases, we may integrate the analytics services we use with certain advertising services that are also made available by our analytics providers. For example, we integrate Google Analytics with the following Google advertising features:
+Third parties, including Facebook, may also use such tracking technologies to collect or receive information from the Airbnb Platform and elsewhere and use that information to serve ads that they believe are most likely to be of interest to you and measure the effectiveness of their ads both on the Airbnb Platform and on other websites and online services. Targeting and advertising cookies we use may include Google, and other advertising networks and services we use from time to time. See [here](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites) for information on how Google manages data in its ad products. For more information about targeting and advertising cookies and how you can opt out, you can visit the [Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page](https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/), the [Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page](https://www.aboutads.info/choices/), or [http://youronlinechoices.eu](https://youronlinechoices.eu/). To opt out of Google Analytics for display advertising or customize Google display network ads, you can visit the [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads) page. To the extent advertising technology is integrated into the Airbnb Platform and you opt-out of tailored advertising, you may still receive advertising content. In that case, the advertising content will just not be tailored to your interests. Also, we do not control any of these opt-out links and are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these mechanisms. Users can opt-out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting by updating their Facebook account ad settings and by contacting opt-out@airbnb.com with a description of your request and validation information. For more information on how we share information with partners, see the [Airbnb Privacy Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3175).
+- Remarketing with Google Analytics
+- Cross Device Remarketing & Reporting
+- Google Analytics Demographics & Interest Reporting
+- Google Display Network Impression Reporting
+**Third-Party Social Plugins**
+Third parties, including Facebook and Google, may also use Technologies to collect information from the Airbnb Platform and elsewhere and use that information to show you ads that they believe are most likely to be of interest to you and measure the effectiveness of their ads.
+The Airbnb Platform may use social plugins provided and operated by third parties, such as Facebook's Like Button. As a result of this, you may send to the third-party the information that you are viewing on a certain part of the Airbnb Platform. If you are not logged into your account with the third party, then the third party may not know your identity. If you are logged in to your account with the third party, then the third party may be able to link information or actions about your interactions with the Airbnb Platform to your account with them. Please refer to the third party's privacy policies to learn more about its data practices.
+You can control Google's advertising directly with Google through its [Ads Settings](https://myadcenter.google.com/), and you can limit Google Analytics by downloading the Google Analytics [Opt-Out Browser Add-On](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881). You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data at "[How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites)" and in the [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). You can opt out of Facebook's collection and use of information by adjusting your Facebook [ad preferences](https://www.facebook.com/help/247395082112892/) and by contacting [opt-out@airbnb.com](mailto:opt-out@airbnb.com) with a description of your request and validation information.
+**Your Choices**
+For more information on how we share information with partners, see the [Airbnb Privacy Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3175).
+Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies by visiting the Help portion of your browser's toolbar. While you may disable cookies through your browser settings, the Airbnb Platform currently does not respond to a "Do Not Track" signal in the HTTP header from your browser or mobile application due to lack of standardization regarding how that signal should be interpreted.
+## 8\. THIRD-PARTY SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARING.
+Flash cookies operate differently than browser cookies, and cookie management tools available in a web browser will not remove flash cookies. To learn more about how to manage flash cookies, you can visit the [Adobe website](https://www.adobe.com/) and make changes at the [Global Privacy Settings Panel](https://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager02.html).
+The Airbnb Platform may include social plugins operated by third parties, such as Facebook's Like Button, or options to share directly on social media pages or via direct messaging services operated by third parties. Using these features may transmit information about your activity on the Airbnb platform to the relevant third party. If you are logged in to your third-party social media account when sharing, the third party may be able to associate your information from the Airbnb Platform with your account and other information the third party has about you. Please refer to the third party's privacy policy to learn more about its data practices before engaging in social media sharing on the Airbnb Platform.
+Your mobile device may allow you to control cookies through its settings function. Refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for more information.
+## 9\. YOUR CHOICES.
+If you choose to decline cookies, some parts of the Airbnb Platform may not work as intended or may not work at all.
+In addition to consent or opt-out rights you may have with respect to the Technologies we use, as explained in our [Privacy Policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2855) and jurisdiction-specific supplements, there are various steps you can take to limit the use of Technologies. Please be aware that if you choose to decline our use of Technologies, some parts of the Airbnb Platform may not work as intended or may not work at all.
+To the extent advertising technology is integrated into the Airbnb Platform and you opt-out of personalized or targeted advertising, be aware that you will still see advertising content. But, the advertising content will just not be tailored to your interests. Also, we do not control any of these opt-out links and are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these mechanisms.
+## 10\. OPTING OUT OF TECHNOLOGIES USING SELF-REGULATORY PROGRAMS.
+Two self-regulatory programs are available to help you control the use of Cookies on your browsers - the [Digital Advertising Alliance](https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org/) and the [Network Advertising Initiative](https://thenai.org/). Both programs help to regulate companies in the digital advertising space. One function of their self-regulatory programs is to give you the ability to opt out of targeted (or interest-based) advertising, including using Technologies, from their member companies. Visit [Your Ad Choices](https://youradchoices.com/control) (United States), [Your Ad Choices](https://youradchoices.ca/choices/) (Canada), [Your Online Choices](https://www.youronlinechoices.com/) (European Economic Area and United Kingdom), the [App Choices](https://youradchoices.com/appchoices) tool (mobile app) to learn about opting out of targeted advertising for participating Digital Advertising Alliance companies. The Network Advertising Initiative assists with opt outs through their [Opt Out of Interest-Based Advertising](https://optout.networkadvertising.org/) webpage.
+You can disable some Technologies and control data sharing using self-regulatory programs and your own browser settings. For additional details on the options that may be available to you, please review the Network Advertising Initiative's [How to Opt Out](https://thenai.org/how-to-opt-out/) page.
+You may be able to disable Technologies using your browser settings. Please review your browser's instructions, or visit [All About Cookies](https://allaboutcookies.org/) for general information.
+## 12\. CONTACT US.
+For questions about this Cookie Policy or Airbnb's privacy practices, please email us at [dpo@airbnb.com](mailto:dpo@airbnb.com) or contact us as specified in our Privacy Policy.
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