Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 06, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
How We Use Cookies
ClosedPlaces uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain your session and authentication state
- Analyze how you use our Service to improve performance
- Provide personalized advertising through Google AdSense
- Enable essential features of our interactive map
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Cookie consent preferences (
privacyPolicyAccepted) - Session management cookies
- Authentication cookies (if logged in)
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Vercel Analytics - tracks page views and user interactions
- Google Analytics (if applicable) - provides detailed usage statistics
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Map view preferences and settings
- Filter selections and search history
- User interface preferences
4. Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
- Google AdSense cookies - for personalized advertising
- Third-party advertising partners
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Maps
Required for our interactive map functionality. Google may use cookies to provide map services and improve their products.Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
Used to display personalized advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites.Google Advertising
Vercel Analytics
Provides privacy-friendly analytics without using cookies that track personal information.Vercel Privacy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Make exceptions for specific websites
Important: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including the interactive map functionality.
Cookie Lifespan
The cookies we use have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 1 year) or until you delete them
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- By visiting our contact page
- By email: privacy@closedplaces.com
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.