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
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
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
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.