Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how httpsrentmadrio.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to browse our site and using our no-deposit vehicle rental booking service, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you may manage or disable cookies at any time using the methods outlined below.

This policy applies to all pages on httpsrentmadrio.com, including our car hire search results, booking confirmation flows, and informational content covering Madrid landmarks, neighbourhoods, and driving guides.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be combined with other data we hold about you.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session storage may also be used alongside cookies to achieve comparable purposes. Where this policy refers to "cookies", it encompasses all such technologies unless stated otherwise.

Why httpsrentmadrio.com Uses Cookies

We use cookies to deliver and improve our vehicle rental booking service for customers across Madrid, including travellers arriving at Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), visitors staying in central neighbourhoods such as Malasana, Chamberi, and Sol, and those planning road trips to Toledo, Segovia, or the Sierra de Guadarrama. Specifically, cookies allow us to:

• Keep your booking session active while you compare vehicle categories and rental dates.
• Remember search inputs such as pickup location, drop-off date, and currency preference so you do not need to re-enter them.
• Analyse how visitors navigate our site so we can improve the booking experience for no-deposit and debit-card-friendly reservations.
• Display relevant promotions and availability information based on your browsing behaviour.
• Ensure our platform remains secure and protects against fraudulent activity during online transactions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. Without them, core features such as the booking widget, the session management system, and the secure payment handoff cannot operate. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie banner because doing so would prevent you from completing a vehicle rental reservation.

Examples include session cookies that keep you logged in during a booking, security tokens that protect form submissions from cross-site request forgery, and load-balancing cookies that route your requests to the correct server. These cookies are typically deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors find and use httpsrentmadrio.com. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this information to measure the popularity of specific pages - such as our guides to renting without a credit card or hiring a 7-seater family vehicle in Madrid - and to identify areas of the site where the booking flow can be improved.

Analytics cookies may track metrics such as pages viewed per session, time spent on page, entry and exit points, and the geographic region from which visits originate. No individual user profile is created from this data.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make - such as your preferred language, selected currency (for example, displaying prices in EUR), or your chosen pickup location near Puerta de Alcala or Madrid Rio - and to provide enhanced, more personalised features as a result. Disabling functional cookies may mean that certain preferences are not saved between visits, and you may need to re-enter information each time you browse.

Marketing and Retargeting Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. If you have previously searched for an automatic car rental in Madrid or browsed our SUV hire options near the Royal Palace of Madrid, marketing cookies may allow us to show you related offers on partner websites and platforms. These cookies track your browsing across websites and may build a profile of your interests.

Marketing cookies are set by us and by third-party advertising partners. You can opt out of marketing cookies through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings as described below. Opting out does not remove advertising entirely but may result in less relevant adverts being displayed.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on httpsrentmadrio.com are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies, and you should review the privacy and cookie policies of each third party for more information. Third-party services we work with may include:

• Analytics providers: Services that help us measure site traffic and user behaviour on an aggregated, anonymised basis. These providers process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
• Booking and availability partners: Technology platforms that power our no-deposit vehicle rental search and reservation engine. These partners may set functional and session cookies to enable real-time pricing and availability lookups.
• Advertising networks: Networks that deliver interest-based advertising to visitors who have previously browsed our car hire content. These networks may use their own identifiers to track behaviour across multiple websites.
• Map and location services: Embedded maps (for example, showing Madrid airport pickup zones or city-centre drop-off points) may set cookies associated with the map provider.

We periodically review the third-party services active on our website. Where a third party no longer provides a service we require, we remove their cookies from our platform.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit httpsrentmadrio.com, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of your screen. You can use this banner to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences in more detail. Your selection will be stored in a small essential cookie so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. You may change your consent preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Browser Settings

Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can instruct your browser to block cookies entirely, delete all existing cookies, or alert you each time a cookie is about to be set. Please note that blocking all cookies will affect the functionality of httpsrentmadrio.com and may prevent you from completing a vehicle rental booking. The following links provide guidance for the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings - Privacy and Security - Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options - Privacy and Security - Cookies and Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Preferences - Privacy - Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings - Cookies and site permissions - Cookies and site data.

Device Settings

If you access httpsrentmadrio.com from a mobile device, you can control cookies and advertising identifiers through your device's privacy settings. On iOS, navigate to Settings - Privacy - Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. On Android, navigate to Settings - Google - Ads to reset or opt out of personalised advertising.

Data Retention: How Long Cookies Last

Cookies set by httpsrentmadrio.com and our partners vary in their lifespan. The categories below reflect typical retention durations:

• Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Used for booking session management and security tokens.
• Short-term persistent cookies: Retained for up to 30 days. Used to remember functional preferences such as language and currency selection.
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 12 to 26 months, after which data is automatically deleted or fully anonymised.
• Marketing and retargeting cookies: Usually retained for 30 to 90 days, depending on the advertising network. Some third-party marketing cookies may persist for up to 13 months in line with industry guidelines.

You may delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser or device settings. Doing so will reset your preferences and, if you have accepted our cookie banner, the banner will reappear on your next visit.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We review and update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the technologies we use, the third-party services active on our platform, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the bottom of this page and, where appropriate, notify users through the cookie consent banner.

We encourage you to revisit this page from time to time, particularly if you are a returning customer who books vehicle rental in Madrid on a regular basis. Continued use of httpsrentmadrio.com after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated in 2024. It forms part of our broader Privacy Policy, which covers how we collect, use, and protect personal data in connection with our no-deposit car rental booking service.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about how we use cookies on httpsrentmadrio.com, or if you would like to exercise any rights in relation to data collected through cookies, please contact us using the details below. Our team is happy to assist customers based in Madrid, across the Community of Madrid, and anywhere in the world.

• Email: info@httpsrentmadrio.com
• Phone: +34 663 287 344
• Address: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

We aim to respond to all cookie-related enquiries within five working days. For formal data protection requests, please refer to our Privacy Policy for the full process.