1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate you, and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

TrekTogether uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Maintain your session as a guest user
• Understand how you use our Service to improve it
• Provide security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not strictly necessary.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (this will prevent you from using the Service)
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using TrekTogether. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may limit certain features but the core Service will still work.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. We will update this policy if industry standards are established.

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: dimonaco.james@gmail.com
• Website: trektogether.app

10. Additional Resources

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service