Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help us provide, secure, and improve our services by remembering your preferences and recognizing you on return visits.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session
csrf_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery	Session
security_token	Additional security verification	24 hours

2.2 Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and choices:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
map_view	Saves your preferred map view (satellite/terrain)	1 year
dashboard_layout	Remembers dashboard widget positions	1 year
notification_prefs	Stores notification preferences	1 year
language	Remembers your language selection	1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our services:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

2.4 Functionality Cookies

Enhance performance and features:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
device_list	Caches your device list for faster loading	1 hour
map_tiles	Stores map tiles for offline viewing	7 days
recent_searches	Remembers recent location searches	30 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services that may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Mapbox/Google Maps: Map display and geocoding
• Intercom: Customer support chat
• SendGrid: Email delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies regarding cookie usage.

4. How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when closing browser

Our Cookie Consent Tool

You can adjust preferences:

Cookie Settings

Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Disable Non-Essential Cookies

5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for service functionality. Disabling other cookies may impact:

• Remembering your login (you'll need to sign in each visit)
• Saving your preferences and settings
• Personalized dashboard experience
• Some interactive features may not work properly

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be notified via email or in-app notification.

7. Contact Us

Questions about our cookie usage?