Cookie Policy

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let a site remember your actions and preferences, and help site owners understand how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage — we refer to all of these together as "cookies" in this policy.

How we use cookies

We use two categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary — required to run the site and dashboard, to remember your cookie choice, and to keep you signed in. These are always on because the site cannot function without them, and they do not require consent.
• Analytics (optional) — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are only set once you accept them, and you can withdraw consent at any time.

Your consent

When you first visit, we show a banner so you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. We use Google Consent Mode v2: analytics and advertising storage remain denied until you accept. Rejecting is as easy as accepting, and no analytics cookies are set unless you consent. Your choice is stored on your device (in browser local storage) so we do not ask again on every visit.

You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the "Manage cookie preferences" button below, or the Cookies link in the footer of any page.

Cookies we use

Analytics on this site is delivered through Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4. When you consent, Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish visitors and sessions; these typically expire up to two years after they are set.

Strictly necessary storage includes the key that records your cookie choice (gp-consent) and the sign-in/session cookies set by our authentication provider (Clerk) when you use the dashboard.

Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working. Guidance for the main browsers is available on their own support sites.

Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date shown above.

Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy: privacy@goggleplaces.com.