Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 23, 2026
Thank you for visiting WhereWasTaken ("we", "our", or "us"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit wherewastaken.com (the "Site").
By continuing to use the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, except where consent is required by applicable law.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, understand visitor behavior, and support advertising and security features.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, tags, and analytics scripts.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled through our systems.
Examples include:
- User authentication and account login
- Session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and site reliability
- Remembering basic site preferences
Without these cookies, certain parts of the Site may not work properly.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering preferences and settings.
Examples may include:
- Interface preferences
- Language settings
- Previously selected options
- Personalized user experience features
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve our services.
We may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Navigation patterns
- Site performance metrics
We may use services including:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity helps us understand how users interact with the Site through heatmaps, click tracking, session recordings, and behavioral analytics.
Analytics information is generally aggregated or pseudonymized and is used to improve user experience and service quality.
Advertising Cookies
If advertising is displayed on the Site, advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver advertisements
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Limit advertisement frequency
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Personalize advertisements where permitted
We may use advertising services such as Google AdSense.
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, advertisements may be personalized or non-personalized.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party providers may place cookies or similar technologies on your device when you use our Site.
These providers may include:
Used for analytics and advertising services, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense.
Microsoft
Used through Microsoft Clarity for behavioral analytics and session recording.
Supabase
Used for authentication, account management, and service infrastructure.
Stripe
If you purchase a subscription or other paid services, Stripe may use cookies and related technologies necessary for payment processing, fraud prevention, and security.
These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and related technologies to:
- Operate and secure the Site
- Authenticate users
- Maintain login sessions
- Analyze traffic and performance
- Improve AI-powered photo location analysis services
- Remember preferences and settings
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.
You can typically:
- View stored cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block future cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and prevent certain features from operating correctly.
If we provide a cookie consent banner or preference center, you may manage your non-essential cookie preferences there.
Data Retention
Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose.
Some cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).
Retention periods are determined by the provider and intended use of each cookie.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy where permitted by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the email address provided in the website footer.
By using WhereWasTaken, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.