Cookie Policy

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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Route Tracker ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and web dashboard.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility.
• Authentication: We use cookies to identify you when you log in to your account and maintain your session as you navigate the dashboard.
• Preferences: Cookies help us remember your preferences and settings, such as your display options.
• Security: We use cookies to support security features and detect malicious activity.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
ci_session	Session management - maintains your login state and security	Session (expires when browser closes)
csrf_token	Security - protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
remember_me	Authentication - keeps you logged in if you choose "Remember Me"	30 days

Mobile Application

Our mobile application does not use browser cookies. Instead, the app uses secure local storage and authentication tokens (JWT) to manage your session and store your preferences. For more information about how we handle data in our mobile app, please see our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies. Currently, we may use:

• Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google Fonts, which may set cookies for font caching and optimization.

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for marketing purposes.

Managing Cookies

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

• View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies: Remove some or all cookies from your browser
• Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies
• Set preferences: Allow cookies from certain websites only

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. If you disable session cookies, you will not be able to log in to your account or use the web dashboard.

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

• 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

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no industry standard for compliance. However, we do not engage in tracking for advertising purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Route Tracker
Email: privacy@routetracker.app