Cookie Policy
Effective Date: February 15, 2026 • Last Reviewed: February 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand user interactions, and enhance performance.
In addition to cookies, we also use browser storage mechanisms such as LocalStorage, SessionStorage, and IndexedDB to store your saved activity preferences locally on your machine.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Category | Purpose & Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data to analyze site performance. (Expires in 2 years). |
| trailshorts_cookie_consent | Trail Shorts | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner does not re-appear. (LocalStorage, persistent). |
| shorts_data_* | Trail Shorts | Functionality | Temporary session cache for rendering GPS coordinates in the 3D map canvas without page refresh data loss. (SessionStorage). |
| trailshorts_activities (IndexedDB) | Trail Shorts | Functionality | Stores your uploaded GPX activities entirely inside your browser for instant retrieval in the activities view. (Client-side only). |
3. Google Analytics & IP Anonymization
We utilize Google Analytics (GA4) to understand aggregated traffic patterns (such as page views, device types, and browser resolutions) to optimize rendering speed and compatibility. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions.
We do not send personal names, email addresses, or precise GPS track files to Google Analytics.
4. How to Control & Disable Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
You can also install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Contact Us
For questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please reach out to [email protected].