1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier for you to use the site and making the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
CardRadar uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your preferences and settings
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies help us provide enhanced functionality:
- Remembering your login status
- Storing your map preferences (zoom level, location)
- Customizing your user experience
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Counting visitors and page views
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Identifying technical issues
- Improving our platform based on usage patterns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | User authentication | Session |
| preferences | User preferences | 1 year |
| analytics | Usage analytics | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use:
- Firebase: For authentication and database services
- Analytics providers: To help us understand site usage
- Map services: For the interactive collector map
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies. Here's how you can manage them:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on CardRadar:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Some features may not work correctly
- Your preferences may not be saved
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store certain data on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. This is used for:
- Caching card data for faster loading
- Storing draft messages or unsaved changes
- Offline functionality
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our platform or refer to our Privacy Policy.