Last Updated: November 7, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Mapfolio ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the Service to function properly

These cookies are necessary for:

User authentication and session management
Security and fraud prevention
Remembering your preferences
Load balancing and performance

Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No (Service won't work without them)

Examples:

auth-token: Authentication session
csrf-token: Security protection
session-id: Session management

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhance functionality and personalization

These cookies enable:

Language preferences
Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Map view settings
Search history
Recently viewed companies

Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes (some features may not work optimally)

Examples:

user-preferences: Your settings
map-position: Last map location
theme: Light/dark mode preference

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how you use our Service

These cookies help us:

Count visitors and traffic sources
Measure page performance
Understand user behavior
Improve our Service

Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

We use privacy-focused analytics that:

Don't track across websites
Don't create personal profiles
Anonymize IP addresses
Respect Do Not Track signals

Examples:

_analytics: Anonymous usage statistics
_page_view: Page visit tracking

Performance Cookies

Purpose: Optimize Service performance

These cookies help us:

Monitor loading times
Detect errors
Optimize content delivery
Improve user experience

Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes

Examples:

_performance: Performance metrics
_cache: Content caching

Similar Technologies

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

Cache data for offline access
Store user preferences
Improve performance
Reduce server requests

Session Storage

We use session storage for:

Temporary data during your session
Form data preservation
Navigation state

Pixels and Beacons

We may use tracking pixels to:

Measure email open rates
Track campaign effectiveness
Monitor Service usage

Third-Party Cookies

We use carefully selected third-party services that may set cookies:

Vercel (Hosting)

Purpose: Content delivery and performance
Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Supabase (Database)

Purpose: Authentication and data storage
Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy

Stripe (Payments)

Purpose: Payment processing (Pro/Enterprise only)
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

We don't use:

Google Analytics
Facebook Pixel
Advertising cookies
Cross-site tracking

Cookie Duration

Type	Duration	Purpose
Session	Until browser closes	Temporary session data
Persistent	Up to 1 year	Preferences and settings
Analytics	Up to 2 years	Usage statistics

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences:

Click the cookie banner when you first visit
Go to Settings > Privacy
Choose which cookies to allow

Opt-Out Options

Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled (required for Service)
Functional Cookies: Can be disabled in settings
Analytics Cookies: Can be disabled in settings
Do Not Track: We respect DNT browser signals

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect:

Feature	Impact
Login	Won't work without essential cookies
Preferences	Won't be saved
Map position	Won't be remembered
Search history	Won't be saved
Theme	Will reset to default
Analytics	Won't be tracked

Mobile Apps

If we release mobile apps, they may use similar technologies:

Device identifiers
Local storage
Analytics SDKs

Details will be provided in the app privacy settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in technology
Legal requirements
Service improvements

We'll notify you of significant changes via:

Email notification
Website banner
In-app notification

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the right to:

Know what cookies we use
Withdraw consent at any time
Request deletion of cookie data
Object to cookie usage

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

Email: privacy@mapfolio.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Additional Resources

Cookie List

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`auth-token`	Authentication	7 days
`csrf-token`	Security	Session
`session-id`	Session management	Session
`sb-access-token`	Supabase auth	7 days
`sb-refresh-token`	Supabase refresh	30 days

Functional Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`locale`	Language preference	1 year
`theme`	Dark/light mode	1 year
`map-view`	Map position	30 days
`search-history`	Recent searches	30 days

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`_analytics`	Usage statistics	2 years
`_page_view`	Page tracking	2 years

Performance Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`_performance`	Performance metrics	1 year
`_cache`	Content caching	7 days

Consent Management

We use a consent management system that:

Shows cookie banner on first visit
Remembers your preferences
Allows you to change preferences anytime
Respects your choices across the Service

International Users

EU Users

We comply with ePrivacy Directive and GDPR cookie requirements.

Swiss Users

We comply with Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

California Users

We comply with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements.

This Cookie Policy is effective as of November 7, 2025. Last reviewed: November 7, 2025.