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Cookie policy
Last updated: 12 November 2026
Cookies are small files a website saves in your browser. We use only a few: the ones needed for the site to work, and, if you accept, analytics.
Cookies we use
| Name | Set by | What it does | Type | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-… (several) | MapVivid (Supabase) | Keeps you signed in to your account. Only set when you sign in. | Necessary | Session, refreshed while you use the site (up to about 1 week without a visit) |
mv_consent (cookie and browser storage) | MapVivid | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies. | Necessary | 6 months |
__cf_bm and similar | Cloudflare | Protects the site from bots and attacks. | Necessary | Up to 30 minutes |
mv_event | MapVivid | Passes the name of a sign-up or sign-in to the next page so Google Analytics can count it. Only set if you clicked Accept. | Analytics | 2 minutes |
_ga, _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Counts visits and tells apart visitors, so we know which pages and cities are used. Only set if you click Accept. | Analytics | 2 years |
Necessary cookies
These make the site work: signing in, remembering your cookie choice and keeping the site secure. The law lets us use them without asking, and you can't switch them off on the site (you can in your browser, but signing in will stop working).
Analytics cookies
Google Analytics only loads if you click Accept in the cookie banner. It tells us how many people visit, which pages they use and roughly from which country, so we can improve MapVivid. Google Analytics does not store your IP address, we keep its data for 14 months, and its advertising features are switched off. If you click Reject, no analytics cookies are set and the site works exactly the same.
Statistics without cookies
We also use Umami, which counts page views and actions such as sign-ups without cookies, without storing your IP address and without building a profile of you, so it does not need your consent.
Google Maps
Our city maps and trip maps are provided by Google Maps. When a map loads, Google receives your IP address and may set or read its own cookies, especially if you are signed in to a Google account. Google controls these cookies; see how Google uses cookies.
Changing your choice
You can change your mind at any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you reject analytics after accepting, we stop loading Google Analytics; to remove cookies already saved, delete them in your browser.
Questions? Write to mapvivid@gmail.com. More about how we handle data is in our privacy policy.