1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Similar technologies include:

• Web beacons: Small graphic images that help us analyze website usage
• Local storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
• Session storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser

2. How We Use Cookies

MindfulPaths uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: To enable core features of our platform
• User preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance: To optimize loading times and user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against attacks
• Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:

• Language and region preferences
• Travel interests and saved routes
• Display preferences and accessibility settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is used:

• Page views and user journey tracking
• Popular content and feature usage
• Error tracking and performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Personalized travel recommendations
• Email campaign tracking
• Social media integration

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: To understand website usage patterns
• Hotjar: To analyze user behavior and improve user experience

Map Services

• Google Maps: To provide interactive maps and route guidance
• Mapbox: For custom map visualizations

Payment Processing

• Stripe: To process payments securely
• PayPal: For alternative payment options

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you navigate our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie type
• Change your preferences at any time

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Hotjar Opt-out

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from:

• Logging into your account
• Making purchases or bookings
• Accessing personalized content

Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in:

• Loss of saved preferences
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Reduced personalization

Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies:

• Won't affect your browsing experience
• Helps protect your privacy
• Limits our ability to improve the website

8. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Device identifiers and mobile advertising IDs
• Local storage and cached data
• Push notification tokens
• Location data (with your permission)

You can manage these settings through your device's privacy settings or within the app itself.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Displaying notices on our platform

10. Contact Us

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