1. What Are Cookies and Storage Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. In addition to cookies, modern web applications utilize client storage technologies such as sessionStorage and localStorage to store temporary data directly within your web browser.

2. How kwenchr Uses Browser Storage

We classify our use of storage into the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary (Authentication): We use sessionStorage (e.g., kwenchr_user) to securely maintain your authenticated session while browsing the application. This data expires when you close your browser tab or sign out.
• Functional (Location & Performance Caching): To avoid prompting your browser repeatedly for GPS coordinates on every page interaction, kwenchr temporarily caches your coordinates (e.g., kwenchr_coords, kwenchr_loc) for up to 5 minutes. This dramatically improves page load times and battery life.
• Third-Party Cookies (Maps & Display Ads): Third-party services embedded on our site (such as Google Maps API and display advertisers) may set their own cookies to deliver maps or evaluate banner performance.

3. Summary of Storage Keys

• kwenchr_user: Stores the authenticated user profile for session persistence (SessionStorage).
• kwenchr_coords / kwenchr_loc: Caches user coordinates and location label for 5 minutes (SessionStorage).
• Google Maps API: Essential session cookies used to render map tiles and venue search results.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies and site storage through their preference settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
• Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Block all cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.

Please note that disabling session storage may prevent you from signing in or adding new events on kwenchr.

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