Cookie Policy of RouteForecast.app
Last updated: January 28, 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How do we use cookies?
RouteForecast.app uses cookies to improve your experience, analyse site usage, and show relevant advertising. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others are optional and require your consent.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1. Technical Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the site to function correctly. They do not require consent under applicable law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| routeforecast_session | Maintain user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Save cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information anonymously. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguish unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintain session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
3.3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display ads. These cookies enable relevant advertising based on your interests. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Show personalised ads | 13 months | |
| __gpi | Ad information | 13 months | |
| DSID | Identify user device | 2 weeks | |
| IDE | Remarketing, personalisation | 13 months | |
| test_cookie | Check if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
Configure ad preferences: adssettings.google.com
4. How to manage cookies?
You have several options to manage cookies:
4.1. Consent Panel:
When you first visit our site, a banner will appear where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
4.2. Browser Settings:
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
5. Legal Basis (GDPR)
- Technical cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for the service)
- Analytics cookies: User consent
- Advertising cookies: User consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.
6. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The last updated date is shown at the top of this document.
7. More Information and Contact
For more information on how we process your data, see our Privacy Policy.
For questions about cookies:
Controller: Pablo Osés Andía
Email: pablo98oses@gmail.com