Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language preferences, and other display preferences) over a period of time.

Similar technologies include:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser

• Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session

• Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior

• Pixels: Code snippets that collect information about your visit

Share My Run uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality:

Essential Functions:

• Maintain your login session when you're signed in

• Remember your language and region preferences

• Store your running plans temporarily while you're creating them

• Ensure the security of your account and prevent fraud

Performance and Analytics:

• Understand how users interact with our platform

• Identify which features are most popular

• Monitor and improve the performance of our service

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Essential Cookies (Always Active):

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Examples: Authentication tokens, security cookies, load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies:

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, recently viewed plans

Analytics Cookies:

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics, usage statistics, performance metrics

Performance Cookies:

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our site.

Examples: Page load times, error tracking, feature usage data

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Analytics Services:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand user behavior and improve our service

• Performance monitoring tools that track site speed and errors

Authentication Services:

• Social login providers (if you choose to sign in with Google, Facebook, etc.)

• Single sign-on services for enhanced security

Content Delivery:

• Content delivery networks (CDNs) that help load our site faster

• Font and asset delivery services

These third parties may use cookies to provide their services and may have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies:

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

• Used for essential functions like maintaining your login during a session

• Automatically deleted when your browsing session ends

Persistent Cookies:

• Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

• Used for remembering preferences and improving user experience

• Typical duration ranges from 30 days to 2 years, depending on purpose

You can view the specific duration of each cookie through your browser's developer tools or cookie management settings.

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Browser Settings:

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings

• You can usually find cookie settings in the 'Privacy' or 'Security' section

• Options typically include blocking all cookies, blocking third-party cookies, or deleting existing cookies

Cookie Consent Management:

• When you first visit Share My Run, you may see a cookie consent banner

• You can adjust your preferences for non-essential cookies

• You can change these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link

Opt-Out Tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

• Industry opt-out pages: Visit sites like aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu

While you can choose to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on Share My Run:

Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled):

• Required for basic functionality like logging in and maintaining sessions

• Disabling these would prevent the platform from working properly

Functional Cookies:

• Disabling may result in loss of personalized settings

• You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit

• Some features may not work as expected

Analytics Cookies:

• Disabling will not affect your use of the platform

• Helps us improve the service, but not essential for functionality

We recommend allowing functional cookies for the best user experience while respecting your choice regarding analytics cookies.

If you use Share My Run through a mobile application, we may use technologies similar to cookies:

Local Storage:

• Mobile apps may store data locally on your device

• Used for offline functionality and improved performance

• Similar purpose to browser cookies but stored differently

Device Identifiers:

• Mobile devices may provide unique identifiers for analytics

• You can usually reset these identifiers in your device settings

App Permissions:

• Mobile apps may request permissions to access certain device features

• You can manage these permissions through your device settings

The same principles regarding data use and your choices apply to mobile applications as described in this policy.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our use of cookies and tracking technologies

• Updates to applicable laws and regulations

• Improvements to our platform and new features

• Changes in third-party services we use

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this policy

• Notify users through our platform or via email

• Request renewed consent for new types of cookies if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If you want to learn more about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies (www.allaboutcookies.org)

• Your Online Choices (www.youronlinechoices.eu)

• Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org)

• Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info)

These resources provide comprehensive information about cookies, privacy, and how to manage your online privacy preferences.

For questions specific to Share My Run's use of cookies, please contact us through the support channels available in our service.

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Through the support channels in our application

• Via our contact form on the website

• By email using the contact information in our Privacy Policy

We're committed to transparency about our data practices and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you need assistance with managing your cookie preferences or have concerns about privacy, please don't hesitate to reach out.