Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
RoutePredict uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Provide personalized content and features
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and services
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
What they do:
- Enable basic website functionality
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Load balance traffic to ensure website stability
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What they do:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure page performance and loading times
- Identify popular content and features
- Help us improve website functionality
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, performance monitoring cookies
Legal Basis: Consent (can be disabled)
3.3 Preference Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks.
What they do:
- Remember your language preferences
- Store your location settings
- Remember your display preferences
- Save your form inputs temporarily
Examples: Language preference cookies, theme cookies, form data cookies
Legal Basis: Consent (can be disabled)
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
What they do:
- Track your visits to our website
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Examples: Google Ads cookies, Facebook Pixel cookies, advertising network cookies
Legal Basis: Consent (can be disabled)
4. Specific Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
4.2 Analytics Cookies
4.3 Third-Party Cookies
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
5.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.
5.3 Cookie Lifespans
- Essential Cookies: Session to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: 24 hours to 2 years
- Preference Cookies: 30 days to 1 year
- Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Learn more about each cookie category
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set up notifications when cookies are set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.4 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
7.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly. You may experience:
- Inability to use the route planning form
- Loss of security features
- Website loading issues
7.2 Non-Essential Cookies
Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized preferences
- Less relevant content and advertisements
- Inability to track website performance
- Reduced functionality of some features
8. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.
8.1 Google Services
- Google Maps: Google Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts: Google Privacy Policy
8.2 Other Third-Party Services
- Weather Data Providers: Various meteorological services
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
- Social Media Platforms: If social sharing features are used
9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
9.1 Legitimate Interest
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional service.
9.2 Consent
Non-essential cookies (analytics, preferences, marketing) require your consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
9.3 Contractual Necessity
Some cookies are necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to provide the service you requested.
10. International Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international privacy laws:
10.1 European Union (GDPR)
- We obtain clear consent before setting non-essential cookies
- We provide detailed information about cookie purposes
- We offer easy ways to withdraw consent
- We respect your privacy rights
10.2 California (CCPA)
- We disclose our cookie practices
- We provide opt-out mechanisms
- We do not sell personal information collected through cookies
10.3 Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Sending email notifications (if applicable)
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: kushnerdigital@gmail.com
- Website: Through our contact form at routepredict.com/contact
- Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
- Response Time: We will respond within 5 business days
13. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our other privacy-related policies:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
- Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our service