Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting and analytics information.

Cookies set by the website operator (in this case, Mile Memory) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Site, such as analytics and security services.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Operations: To enable core functionality of the Site, including user authentication, session management, and security. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Security: To protect the Site against spam, abuse, and automated attacks using Google reCAPTCHA.
• Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with the Site, including which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, traffic sources, and general usage patterns. This helps us improve the Site and our Services.

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising or ad targeting
• Remarketing or retargeting
• Cross-site behavioral tracking
• Selling data to third parties
• Profiling users for marketing purposes

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest — these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and do not require consent.

Expiry: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent essential cookies expire after a set period.

3.2 Security Cookies (Google reCAPTCHA)

These cookies are set by Google's Invisible reCAPTCHA service, which we use to protect the Site from spam, bots, and abusive automated traffic.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest — these cookies are necessary to protect the security and integrity of the Site.

Third-Party Information: Provider: Google LLC — Privacy Policy · Terms of Service

Expiry: Varies. Some are session-based; others persist for up to 6 months.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

These cookies are set by Google Analytics. They help us understand how visitors use the Site.

IMPORTANT: These cookies are only placed on your device if you have given your explicit consent via our cookie consent banner. If you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will NOT be loaded and these cookies will NOT be set.

What Google Analytics collects: IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date and time of visit, device type, geographic location (country/city level).

What Google Analytics does NOT receive: your name, email address, payment information, or any other personally identifiable information (PII).

Legal Basis (GDPR): Consent — these cookies are only set after you explicitly opt in via the cookie consent banner.

Third-Party Information: Provider: Google LLC — Privacy Policy · How Google uses data · Google Analytics Terms

4. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:

• Local Storage: We may use your browser's local storage to store non-sensitive preferences or UI state (e.g., theme preference, sidebar state). Local storage does not expire automatically and can be cleared through your browser settings.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared automatically when you close your browser tab. May be used for temporary session-related data.

We do NOT use:

• Web beacons / tracking pixels
• Fingerprinting techniques
• Advertising SDKs
• Social media tracking widgets

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear giving you the following options:

• "Accept All" — Enables all cookies, including analytics.
• "Essential Only" — Blocks all optional (analytics) cookies. Only essential and security cookies will be set.
• "Customize" — Opens a preferences panel where you can individually toggle analytics cookies on or off.

After making your choice, a small "Cookie Settings" button will remain visible on the Site (typically in the bottom-left corner) so you can change your preferences at any time.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically view, delete, or block cookies. Instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note: If you disable essential cookies, certain features of the Site may not function properly and you may not be able to log in or use the Services.

5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit activity.

5.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

We honor Do Not Track signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not load non-essential tracking technologies. Please note there is currently no universally accepted standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

6. Cookies and International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookies (specifically Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA) are provided by Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. This means that data collected by these cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland:

• Google has committed to complying with applicable data protection frameworks for international transfers.
• Where required, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• For more information, see: Google Privacy Frameworks

7. Your Rights

7.1 Rights Under the GDPR (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

• Right to Consent: Non-essential cookies (analytics) are only set after your explicit opt-in consent.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button on the Site.
• Right of Access: You may request details about the data collected via cookies.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of data collected via cookies.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interest (e.g., security cookies).
• Right to Complain: You may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

7.2 Rights Under the CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)

• We do NOT sell personal information collected through cookies.
• We do NOT share personal information collected through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• You have the right to know what personal information is collected via cookies and how it is used.
• You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected via cookies.

7.3 Rights Under CalOPPA (California)

• We clearly disclose our use of cookies in this Cookie Policy and in our Privacy Policy.
• We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.
• You may visit the Site anonymously (without creating an account or accepting optional cookies).

8. Cookies We Do Not Use

For the avoidance of doubt, we do NOT use:

• Advertising cookies or ad-targeting cookies
• Remarketing or retargeting cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
• Social media cookies or social sharing widgets that track users
• Affiliate tracking cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Any cookies for building user profiles for marketing

9. Cookie Retention Periods

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting a prominent notice on the Site
• Updating the cookie consent banner to request fresh consent where required
• Sending an email notification for material changes affecting your rights

11. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Mile Memory
Email: [email protected]

• For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority.
• For CCPA/CPRA-related inquiries, California residents may also contact the California Attorney General's office.