Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and web beacons.
2. Cookies We Use
Required for the Site to function. These include authentication session cookies (via Supabase) that keep you logged in, and security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery.
Remember your choices such as cookie consent status, dark/light mode preferences, and other personalisation settings stored in your browser's local storage.
Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where they come from. Data is aggregated and anonymised.
Set by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history across websites. These third parties may combine this information with other data they have collected.
3. Third-Party Advertising
LostPlacesIndex is ad-supported. We use third-party advertising services including Google AdSense. These services use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve advertisements relevant to your interests
- Limit how often you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Report on ad interactions to advertisers
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in.
- Our cookie banner — When you first visit the Site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Opt-out tools — Use the NAI opt-out tool or Your Online Choices to opt out of interest-based advertising.
5. Cookie Retention
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years depending on the cookie type). You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes via the Site.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please use the Report Centre.