Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us analyze how our platform is used.

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by our website to enable core functionality and remember your settings.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we integrate, such as analytics and mapping providers.

Types of Cookies We Use

Required

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without affecting the usability of our platform.

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security features and fraud prevention (e.g., CSRF tokens)
  • Cookie consent preferences storage
  • Load balancing and server performance optimization
Optional

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting aggregated, anonymous usage data.

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Search queries and navigation patterns
  • Geographic region (country/city level)
  • Browser type, device, and operating system

Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gat, _gid) — website traffic analysis
  • Vercel Analytics — performance monitoring
Optional

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Recently viewed businesses and search history
  • Display and layout preferences
  • Preferred categories and location filters

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for session management and security.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a defined period. Analytics cookies are retained for up to 24 months; preference cookies for up to 12 months.

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all or specific types of cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Automatically clear cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as expected if cookies are blocked.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Used for website traffic analysis and user behavior insights. Data is anonymized and aggregated.

Google Maps

Provides mapping and geolocation features for business listings. May set cookies for map preferences and API functionality.

Vercel

Our hosting provider, which may use cookies for performance monitoring and analytics.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.