Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience and understand how you use our site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Necessary for basic website functionality.
Duration: Session
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Cookie consent status
- Session security
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site functionality.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how you interact with our website.
Duration: Up to 24 months
Provider: Google Analytics
Information collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent
- Traffic source
- Device and browser used
2.3 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: To personalize ads and measure their effectiveness.
Duration: Up to 12 months
Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Use:
- Show relevant ads
- Measure conversions
- Create similar audiences
3. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
- _ga: Identifies unique users (2 years)
- _ga_XXXXXXXXXX: Maintains session state (2 years)
- _gid: Identifies unique users (24 hours)
Google Ads
- _gcl_au: Google Ads conversions (90 days)
- IDE: Personalized advertising (2 years)
4. Cookie Management
4.1 Preference Panel
You can manage your cookie preferences from the banner that appears on your first visit or from your browser settings.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies from your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
- Essential: The website may not function properly
- Analytics: We cannot improve user experience
- Marketing: Ads may be less relevant
6. Cookies in Mobile App
The GeoNotes app does not use traditional cookies, but may use:
- Local storage for preferences
- Device identifiers for analytics
- Authentication tokens for synchronization
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this cookie policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes through the cookie banner.
8. More Information
For more information about cookies: