Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how WornSole uses cookies and similar technologies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Operations: To make our website work properly and securely
- Authentication: To keep you logged in and remember your preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve it
- Performance: To optimize loading times and user experience
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Includes session cookies for authentication, security tokens, and CSRF protection. | Session / 30 days |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language, region, display settings, and recently viewed trails. | 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. | 2 years |
| Performance | Monitor website performance, track errors, and help us improve site speed and reliability. | 1 year |
Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your login session across pages | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| map_view | Stores your preferred map view settings | 1 year |
| recent_trails | Remembers recently viewed trails | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles requests | 1 minute |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service to understand user behavior
- Mapbox: Map services for displaying trail maps
- Cloudflare: Security and performance services
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Privacy" or "Security" settings. Common options include:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Allow cookies from specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or delete cookies, please note that:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not work as expected
- You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly
Updates 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. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our contact page or email us at privacy@wornsole.com.