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This Cookie Policy explains how MapDove, Inc., [address] (“MapDove”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the MapDove marketing and documentation website (the “Site”) and in the MapDove web application (the “App”). It supplements our Privacy Policy.
1. Summary
- The Site uses no cookies for tracking, analytics or advertising. It stores only your theme and language preference in your browser’s local storage.
- The App uses one essential cookie,
ms_session, to keep you signed in. - Because we use only strictly necessary storage, we do not show a cookie consent banner. If that changes, we will ask for consent first.
2. What cookies and local storage are
A cookie is a small text file a website asks your browser to store and send back with later requests. Local storage is a similar browser feature that keeps data on your device; unlike cookies, it is not sent to the server automatically.
3. Marketing and documentation site
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Sent to MapDove? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme preference | localStorage | remembers light, dark or other theme you chose | until you clear it | no |
| Locale preference | localStorage | remembers your language (English, Spanish or Arabic) | until you clear it | no |
The Site sets no cookies. It does not use third-party analytics, advertising pixels, social-media trackers, session replay or fingerprinting. When you submit the waitlist or contact form, the information you enter is sent to us as described in the Privacy Policy; no cookie is set.
4. Web application
| Name | Type | Purpose | Attributes | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ms_session |
first-party cookie | authenticates you after sign-in and protects your account | HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax, Secure (in production) |
up to 30 days, or until you sign out |
- HttpOnly means scripts in the page cannot read the cookie, which protects it from cross-site scripting.
- SameSite=Lax means the browser does not send it on most cross-site requests, which helps prevent cross-site request forgery.
- Secure means it is only sent over HTTPS.
The App may also keep interface preferences (such as theme or last-used panels) in local storage on your device. These are not used for tracking.
This cookie is strictly necessary: without it you cannot sign in. It is not used for advertising or to track you across other websites.
5. API
The MapDove API does not use cookies for programmatic access. Integrations authenticate with an API key sent in the Authorization header.
6. Third parties
When you upgrade a plan, you may be redirected to a hosted checkout or billing page operated by our payment processor. That page is governed by the processor’s own cookie and privacy notices, which typically include cookies needed for payment security and fraud prevention.
7. Managing cookies and storage
- Sign out to end your session and invalidate the
ms_sessioncookie. - Use your browser settings to view, block or delete cookies and site data. Blocking the
ms_sessioncookie will prevent you from signing in to the App. - Clearing site data for the Site resets your theme and language to defaults.
8. Changes
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies — for example product analytics — we will update this Policy, change the “updated” date and request your consent where required before setting them.
9. Contact
MapDove, Inc. · [address] · privacy@mapdove.com