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 Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | Maintains your login session on the website | Session |
__csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Next.js authentication security token | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores 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 Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
locale | Stores 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 Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to our website | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains 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:
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:
Your authentication tokens and sensitive data are stored securely using iOS Keychain or Android Keystore.
Settings and preferences are stored locally on your device using standard mobile storage APIs.
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:
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.