Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Dog Friendly Finder ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dogfriendlyfinder.com.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and account access
• Security and fraud prevention
• Session management
• Load balancing

These cookies cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our website.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:

• Remembering your saved restaurants and favorites
• Storing your filter preferences
• Remembering your location settings (if you've given permission)
• Language and region preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Number of visitors and page views
• How visitors navigate the site
• Which pages are most popular
• Time spent on pages
• Errors encountered

This information is aggregated and anonymous. We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us analyze this data.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising. We may use marketing cookies to show you targeted ads on other websites based on your interests and browsing behavior.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These may include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Google Maps: To display maps and location information
• Authentication Providers: For Google OAuth sign-in functionality

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your session while you navigate the site.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies, such as:

• Staying logged into your account
• Saving your favorite restaurants
• Remembering your filter preferences
• Using location-based features

6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags) that may be included in our emails to track when emails are opened
• Local Storage: Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser tab is closed

7. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described above.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@dogfriendlyfinder.com
• Website: https://dogfriendlyfinder.com