Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

This Cookie Policy applies to the RoadRune website. Our mobile app uses different storage technologies, which are explained in Section 7.

2. How We Use Cookies

RoadRune uses cookies on our website to provide a secure and personalized browsing experience. We categorize our cookies as follows:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features like secure login and page navigation. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__sessionMaintains your login session on the website
Session
__csrfPrevents cross-site request forgery attacks
Session
__Host-next-auth.csrf-tokenNext.js authentication security token
Session
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences
1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your browsing experience. They are not essential but improve usability.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
themeRemembers your light/dark mode preference
1 year
localeStores your language preference
1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique visitors to our website
2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state
2 years

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services. We only use third parties that are necessary for website functionality:

Google AnalyticsWebsite traffic analysis (if enabled)
VercelWebsite hosting and performance

Please review these third parties' privacy policies for more information about their data practices.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. Common options include:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser
  • Browse in private/incognito mode

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features of our website.

Instructions for popular browsers:

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics using the official browser add-on:

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. There is no universal standard for DNT signals. We respect your cookie preferences set through our consent mechanism and browser settings.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website may use browser local storage to save your preferences (such as theme settings). This data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings.

7. Mobile App Data Storage

The RoadRune mobile app does not use traditional browser cookies. Instead, mobile apps use different storage mechanisms:

Secure Storage

Your authentication tokens and sensitive data are stored securely using iOS Keychain or Android Keystore.

App Preferences

Settings and preferences are stored locally on your device using standard mobile storage APIs.

Diagnostic Data

Vehicle diagnostic data and AI conversation history are stored locally and may be synced to your account if you are logged in.

You can manage app data through your device settings:

iOS

Settings → RoadRune → Clear Data

Or: Settings → General → iPhone Storage → RoadRune → Delete App

Android

Settings → Apps → RoadRune → Storage → Clear Data

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices change or as required by law. We will post any changes on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be communicated through our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Cookie Settings

Access through the footer link on our website

10. Additional Information for EU/EEA Users

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Request deletion of data collected via cookies

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.