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What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember information about you, such as login status, language preferences, and customization settings.
There are two main types of cookies: session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or they expire). Cookies may be set by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third-party services (third-party cookies).
How We Use Cookies
BrewMap uses cookies for three main purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of BrewMap. They enable you to log in, maintain your session, and navigate the app securely
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how you use BrewMap. This helps us identify usage patterns, popular features, and pages that may need improvement
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your theme choice (dark or light mode) and language selection
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table describes the specific cookies used by BrewMap:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session and protects account security | Session (expires when you close browser) | |
| preferences | Stores your account settings and customization preferences | 1 year | |
| _bm_analytics | Tracks usage patterns and page views to help us improve BrewMap | 1 year | |
| _bm_session | Records session-specific analytics data | 30 minutes | |
| theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year | |
| academy_progress | Stores your course progress and completion status | Persistent (until deleted) |
Third-Party Cookies
BrewMap may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Analytics Providers: Third-party analytics services help us understand user behavior and app performance
- No Advertising Cookies: We do not use third-party cookies for advertising purposes or behavioral targeting
- Service Providers: Trusted partners may set cookies for hosting, security, and functionality purposes
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand how they handle cookies and data.
Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Safari: Open Settings > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data. Select your preferred cookie settings
- Chrome: Open Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data. Adjust your preferences accordingly
- Firefox: Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Choose your desired cookie handling option
- Edge: Open Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Cookies and Other Site Data. Configure your preferences
Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of BrewMap. Some features may not work properly without essential cookies. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit BrewMap, we display a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies, including analytics and functional cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for the service to function
- Manage Preferences: Customize which types of cookies you allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting your account settings or contacting us at privacy@brewmap.coffee.
Do Not Track
BrewMap respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. If you enable DNT in your browser, we will respect this preference and limit the collection of tracking information. However, some essential functionality may require minimal data collection to operate properly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through the BrewMap app or via email. Your continued use of BrewMap after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or would like to manage your cookie preferences, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@brewmap.coffee
- Support Email: support@brewmap.coffee
- Company: Flowtel AI