1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember information about your visit. This Cookies Policy explains how WanderBuddies uses cookies and similar technologies on wanderbuddies.com.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Required for the Service to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in, CSRF tokens that protect form submissions, and cookies that remember your language preference. You cannot disable these without breaking the Service.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. These are anonymized and aggregated.
Preference
Remember your settings between visits, such as your chosen language and display preferences.
3. Specific Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sessionid | Keeps you logged in | Session |
csrftoken | CSRF protection | 1 year |
NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language choice | 1 year |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties when you use features of the Service:
- Google: if you sign in with Google or we use Google Analytics.
- Social sharing widgets: if you use share buttons.
We do not control how third parties use these cookies. Review the respective privacy policies for details.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- block all cookies;
- block only third-party cookies;
- delete existing cookies;
- set a preference to be notified when a cookie is set.
Note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using parts of the Service (for example, logging in).
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or in the Service.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email support@wanderbuddies.com.