Cookie & Tracking Notice

Effective Date: May 14, 2026 Last Updated: May 14, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie & Tracking Notice explains how rcamap.com (the "Service") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Service Operator: Abhin Chhabra Contact: support@rcamap.com

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:

Remember your preferences and settings
Improve performance and user experience
Track usage patterns for analytics
Enable authentication and security features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly:

Authentication Cookies (via Clerk.com)

Purpose: User login and session management
Duration: Session-based and persistent
Cannot be disabled: Required for account access

Security Cookies

Purpose: Detect fraud, protect accounts, prevent abuse
Duration: Varies
Cannot be disabled: Required for security

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic, page views, user behavior
Data collected: Page visits, time on site, navigation patterns, device info
Duration: Up to 2 years
Privacy: Anonymized IP addresses
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Hotjar

Purpose: User behavior analysis, heatmaps, session recordings
Data collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, form interactions
Duration: Up to 1 year
Opt-out: Hotjar opt-out (hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track)

PostHog

Purpose: Product analytics, activation funnels, channel attribution
Data collected: Page visits, in-product events, anonymous device identifiers, and (for authenticated users) your Clerk user ID
Duration: Up to 1 year
Opt-out: Decline analytics in the cookie banner; PostHog defaults to opted-out until consent is given

Vercel Analytics

Purpose: Aggregated page-view and traffic measurement
Data collected: Page views, referrer, country, device type (no cross-site tracking identifiers)
Duration: Up to 30 days for raw data; aggregated metrics retained longer
Opt-out: Vercel Analytics does not set tracking cookies; you can additionally decline analytics in the cookie banner

Sentry (Session Replay)

Purpose: Error monitoring with sampled session replays attached to error reports
Data collected: A sampled subset of in-browser interactions (with text content and form inputs masked by default), error stack traces, breadcrumb logs
Duration: As governed by Sentry's retention defaults
Opt-out: Contact support@rcamap.com to request that your account be excluded from error session replay

3.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies help improve Service performance:

Caching Cookies

Purpose: Store preferences, reduce load times
Duration: Varies
Impact: Improves user experience

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Authentication: Clerk.com

Clerk manages authentication and sets cookies for secure login. Review Clerk's cookie policy at clerk.com/privacy.

4.2 Payments: Stripe

Stripe may set cookies during checkout. Review Stripe's cookie policy at stripe.com/cookies-policy.

4.3 AI Services

AI providers (Google Gemini, and LangSmith for LLM tracing when enabled) do not set cookies on rcamap.com but may process data when you use AI features.

4.4 Product Analytics: PostHog

PostHog sets first-party cookies and uses local storage to identify return visits, attribute traffic sources, and stitch event sessions. Review PostHog's cookie policy at posthog.com/privacy.

4.5 Error Monitoring: Sentry

Sentry may set first-party cookies and use local storage to correlate errors and session replays. Review Sentry's privacy policy at sentry.io/privacy.

4.6 Hosting: Vercel

Vercel and Vercel Analytics may set technical first-party cookies for routing, security, and aggregated traffic measurement. Review Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Disabling All Cookies

You can disable all cookies in your browser, but this may affect:

Authentication (you cannot log in)
Preferences and settings
Service functionality
User experience

5.3 Opting Out of Analytics

Google Analytics:

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Hotjar:

Opt-out at: hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track

PostHog and Vercel Analytics:

Decline the "Analytics" category in the in-app cookie banner (open it via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer)

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Currently:

We respect DNT signals where practical
Some analytics providers honor DNT automatically
Essential cookies cannot be disabled via DNT

7. Cookie Consent

By using rcamap.com, you consent to:

The use of essential cookies required for Service functionality
The use of analytics cookies for improving the Service
The storage of cookies on your device as described in this policy

You can withdraw consent by:

Disabling cookies in your browser settings
Using opt-out tools provided by third parties

8. Cookie Lifespan

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser
Used for authentication and temporary preferences

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (hours to years)
Used for analytics and long-term preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Set by services like Google Analytics
Lifespan varies by service provider

9. Tracking Technologies Beyond Cookies

9.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage for:

Application state
User preferences
Offline functionality

9.2 Session Storage

Temporary storage for current browsing session.

9.3 Web Beacons

Small transparent images embedded in pages for analytics.

10. Data Collected via Cookies

Cookies may collect:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral source
User interactions (clicks, scrolling)

This data is used for:

Service improvement
Security and fraud prevention
Analytics and research
Personalization

11. Children's Privacy

Cookies are not used to knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover cookies have collected data from children, we will delete it immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Cookie data may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where our servers and analytics providers are located. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

13. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Cookie & Tracking Notice at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

14. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or tracking:

Email: support@rcamap.com Website: rcamap.com

Service Operator: Abhin Chhabra (Sole Proprietor, Canada) Effective Date: May 14, 2026