Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Mind The Stops ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at mindthestops.app.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Essential)
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor how people use this website and to help us improve the user experience. The data sent to Google is anonymized and contains no personally identifiable information.
Information collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at the website (referral source)
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
- Interactions with website elements
Why we classify this as essential: We use Google Analytics under our legitimate interest to improve the website experience for all users. The data is anonymized and used solely for website optimization purposes.
Cookies set by Google Analytics:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat: Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. It uses cookies to help analyze how users interact with the website.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to work properly.
If you block analytics cookies, we won't be able to collect anonymized data about how you use the website, which helps us improve it for all users.
6. Cookies on Our Mobile App
The Mind The Stops mobile application does NOT use cookies. All data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers.
For information about data collected by the mobile app, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
If you do not wish to accept cookies from our website, you can adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.
9. Legal Basis (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for using analytics cookies is our legitimate interest in improving and optimizing our website.
The data collected is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users, minimizing any privacy impact while allowing us to provide a better service.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Developer: Kevin Wiblin
Email: privacy@mindthestops.app
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry