Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | Firebase authentication session | 14 days |
birdguides-locale | Your language preference | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies (optional — default ON)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| localStorage (PWA) | Favourite guides, map state, UI preferences | Persistent until cleared |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (optional — default OFF, requires consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform. They are only activated after you give explicit consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Analytics | Usage statistics, performance monitoring | Up to 14 months |
2.4 Marketing Cookies (optional — currently not used)
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner — shown on your first visit.
- Browser settings — your browser allows you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Your consent is stored locally and expires after 13 months, after which we will ask again (CNIL recommendation).
4. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest (they are required for the service to function). All other cookies require your explicit consent in accordance with GDPR Art. 6.1.a and CNIL guidelines.
5. Third-Party Processors
Analytics cookies are processed by Google (Firebase Analytics). Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy
6. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at contact@birdguides.io.