Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Outdoors ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at theoutdoorsapp.com and use our mobile applications.

What Are Cookies?

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

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal server performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Preference cookies: Remember your language, region, and display settings
• Feature cookies: Remember your map settings and view preferences

Analytics Cookies (consent required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We do not set any analytics cookies until you opt in via the consent banner — analytics storage is denied by default, and Google Analytics is not loaded until you accept.

• Google Analytics: Anonymized page views, session duration, and aggregate usage — only after you consent
• Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix issues

Marketing Cookies

We currently do not set marketing or advertising cookies and we do not display third-party ads. Should this change, we will update this policy and request your consent before any such cookies are used.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Mapping services: Third-party map features may use cookies for rendering and performance
• Google: For authentication and analytics
• Facebook: For authentication and social sharing
• Stripe: For payment processing (if you subscribe to Premium)

How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-12 months) or until you delete them

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

On Outdoors (consent banner)

When you first visit Outdoors, a consent banner lets you Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Manage preferences to choose categories individually. Essential cookies are always on because the site can't function without them; analytics is off unless you turn it on. You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. Your choice is remembered in a small first-party cookie. If you are in California, declining analytics also serves as your opt-out of any analytics-related sharing under the CCPA/CPRA.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• General advertising opt-out: Visit aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality like logging in and maintaining your session.

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

• Email: support@theoutdoorsapp.com