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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.

Cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for the site to function, such as maintaining your session while you complete the multi-step ESTA form and keeping your application secure.
  • Preference/local storage: we use your browser's local storage (not a traditional cookie, but similar in purpose) to save your application progress on your device so you can leave and return without losing your data.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. These are optional and used only in aggregate, non-identifying form.
  • Payment cookies: our payment processor, Stripe, may set its own cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud.

Managing cookies

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of our application form from working correctly, including saving your progress. You can also clear your browser's local storage at any time, which will remove any saved, unsubmitted application progress from that device.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies can be sent via our Contact page.